What is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program?
The Supplemental Security Income program is funded by the general revenues of the Federal Treasury and is intended to provide a minimum level of income to persons who are aged, disabled, or blind and demonstrate economic need. The SSI program is meant to supplement any income an individual might already have to ensure a certain level of income to meet basic living expenses. The dollar amount received in SSI on a monthly basis varies from person to person and is computed each month, taking into account an individual’s current financial situation.
“The Supplemental Security Income Program makes cash assistance payments to aged, blind and disabled people (including children under age 18) who have limited income and resources. The Federal government funds SSI from general tax revenues. Title XVI of the Social Security Act authorizes SSI benefits.” • Supplemental Security Income overview • Understanding Supplemental Security Income • Questions on Supplemental Security Income Supplemental Security Income Employment Support • Work Incentives Information • Earned Income Exclusion • Student Earned Income Exclusion • Plan for Achieving self-Support (PASS) • Continued Medicaid Eligibility • Continued Payment Under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program • Property Essential to Self Support • Questions on Hearings and Appeals Find your nearest Social Security Office. For more information on applying for SSI, please contact us.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a cash assistance program funded and administered by the Federal Government. The program is authorized by Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) of the Social Security Act. Beginning in January 1974, SSI replaced the Federal/State matching grant program of adult assistance to the aged, blind, and disabled. Under SSI, there is no minimum age limit for establishing eligibility based on blindness or disability. Last Revised: Nov.
