payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, car registration, burial fund records, and other information about your income and the things you own.9) What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
The SSI program provides monthly income to people who are age 65 or older, or are blind or disabled, and have limited income and financial resources. Effective January 2004 the SSI payment for an eligible individual is $564 per month and $846 per month for an eligible couple. If you are married, and only one person is eligible, a portion of your spouse’s income may be counted. In addition, your financial resources (savings and assets you own) cannot exceed $2,000 ($3,000 if married). You can be eligible for SSI even if you have never worked in employment covered under Social Security. Generally, to be eligible for SSI, an individual also must be a resident of the United States and must be a citizen or a no citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Also, some no citizens granted a special status by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may be eligible. return to top ยท get started Can I apply for Social Security benefits on the Internet? Yes. You can now apply for Social Sec
