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You May Be Able To Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)SSA Publication No. 05-11069, February 2004 (Recycle prior editions), ICN 480390 [View .pdf ] (En Espaņol) |
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What is SSI?SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a federal program that provides monthly cash payments to people who do not have much income or own many things. SSI is for elderly people, as well as blind or disabled people of any age, including children. To get SSI, you must:
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How much can you get?The basic monthly SSI payment is the same nationwide. It is:
Not everyone gets the same amount. You may get more if you live in a state that adds money to the federal SSI payment. Or you may get less if you or your family have other income. Where and with whom you live can determine if you qualify for SSI and make a difference in the amount of your SSI payment. |
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How do you qualify for SSI?
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How do you apply for SSI?Contact us to set up an appointment to apply for SSI at your local Social Security office. |
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Contacting Social SecurityFor more information, visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov or call toll-free 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778). We can answer specific questions and provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. We treat all calls confidentially. We also want to make sure you receive accurate and courteous service. That is why we have a second Social Security representative monitor some telephone calls. |
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