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	Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Country	United States
Type	Income support
Official name	Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Run by	Social Security Administration (SSA)
Who it is for	People with limited income and resources who are aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
Eligibility	You must have limited income and limited resources (things you own). And you must be aged 65 or older, or totally or partially blind, or have a medical condition that keeps you from working and is expected to last at least a year or result in death. SSA sets the income and resource limits each year. Check the current limits on ssa.gov.
What you get	A monthly payment. The amount depends on your income, your living situation and, in some states, a state supplement.
How to apply	Contact Social Security to apply. You can start online at ssa.gov, by phone, or at a local office.
Official sources	Who can get SSI Understanding SSI
Last checked	15 October 2026

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