Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides financial support to people with limited income and resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled, including people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, limited English proficiency, or reentry after incarceration. Children with disabilities or who are blind may also be eligible to receive SSI.
The SSI program provides monthly payments to help pay for basic needs like rent, food, clothing, and medicine. Did you know that a person could receive SSI payments of up to $967 a month, and a couple could receive up to $1,450 a month? Some states even provide an additional supplement. A person who worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or retirement benefits as well as SSI.
Receiving SSI also provides eligibility for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), and other benefits. The Understanding SSI and Other Government Programs webpage shares more information about programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Faith-based and community organizations and Social Security share a common mission – a commitment to serving the people who need it most. Together, we can protect and uplift people in times of great need.
If you know someone who may be eligible for SSI, encourage them to apply by visiting the SSI webpage.