Call your local Social Security office to schedule a telephone appointment to file for SSI benefits. You will have to provide information and work with us to get documents concerning SSI eligibility. Apply as soon as possible so that you do not lose benefits.
How much can I make if I get SSI?
- You get 90% of the first $885 in average indexed monthly earnings. That works out to $796.50.
- Then, you get 32% of the amount up to $5,336 per month. In this example, that takes care of the remaining $2,448, and 32% of that amount is $783.36.
- Add those two figures together, and you'll get $1,579.86 per month.
Which states offer supplemental benefits to federal SSI?
- California (individuals: $954.72/month; couples: $1,598.14/month)
- Delaware (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Hawaii (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Iowa (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Michigan (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Montana (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
How poor do I have to be to get SSI?
- Workers comp
- Cash assistance (state, city, county)
- Certain forms of rental assistance (Most common in New York)
- State temporary disability (CA, NY, RI, HI, NJ)
What is the maximum household income for SSI?
You may qualify for monthly SSI payments if:
- you are 65 or older, blind or disabled;
- you are a U.S. citizen or lawful resident;
- and you have very limited income and financial resources.
Is it hard to get SSI?
According to government statistics for applications filed in 2018, many people receive technical denials: 45% for SSDI applicants and 18% for SSI. In that same year, approval rates at the application level based on medical eligibility alone were 41% for SSDI and 37% for SSI.
How do I start receiving SSI?
You can apply for SSI benefits by: Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing) and making an appointment to apply for SSI. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, we also will take your telecommunications relay services (TRS) assisted calls at 1-800-772-1213.
How do I collect my SSI?
You can apply:Online; or.By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. ... If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories, you can also contact your nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate.
How long does it take to get approved for SSI?
about 3 to 5 monthsGenerally, it takes about 3 to 5 months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision. * How does Social Security make the decision? We send your application to a state agency that makes disability decisions.
What is the difference between Social Security and SSI?
Social Security benefits may be paid to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured” meaning you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Unlike Social Security benefits, SSI benefits are not based on your prior work or a family member's prior work.
How much money can I have in the bank on SSI?
$2,000WHAT IS THE RESOURCE LIMIT? The limit for countable resources is $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.
What qualifies disability?
The legal definition of disability They have a physical or mental impairment, and. the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. '
What conditions are considered a disability?
The legal definition of “disability” states that a person can be considered disabled if they are unable to perform any substantial gainful activity due to a medical or physical impairment or impairments which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of ...
You Can Apply For SSI Benefits by
Visiting our Apply Online for Disability Benefits page to start the disability application process online. You may be eligible to apply for SSI thr...
You Have The Right to Receive Help from Social Security
We will complete the application forms for you based on information you give to us.We will help you get documents you need to show that you meet th...
You Have The Right to A Representative
You may appoint someone as your representative to help you with your SSI claim and go with you to your appointment(s) with us.
You Have The Right to A Notice
We will notify you in writing of any decision about your SSI eligibility or change in benefit amount. We will also send copies of all notices to yo...
You Have The Right to Examine Your File
You or your appointed representative may request and examine or get a copy of the information in your case file. Also, you or your representative m...
You Have The Right to Appeal
You may appeal most determinations we make about your eligibility for SSI or changes we make in your benefit amount.
Who is Eligible for SSI?
Anyone may apply for SSI. The SSI program provides monthly payments to people who:
What age do you have to be to get SSI?
The SSI program provides monthly payments to people who: Are at least age 65 or blind or disabled. Have limited income (wages, pensions, etc.). Have limited resources (the things you own). Are U.S. citizens, nationals of the U.S., or some noncitizens.
Can I get SSI if I have less than $2,000?
You may also get less if someone pays your household expenses or if you live with a spouse and he or she has income. You may be able to get SSI if your resources are worth $2,000 or less. A couple may be able to get SSI if they have resources worth $3,000 or less.
Do you get the same amount of SSI?
Not everyone gets the same amount. You may get more if you live in a state that adds money to the federal SSI payment. You may get less if you have other income such as wages, pensions, or Social Security benefits. You may also get less if someone pays your household expenses or if you live with a spouse and he or she has income.
Can I receive SSI if I am already on disability?
You may be eligible to receive SSI monthly payments even if you are already receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or retirement benefits .
Ways to Apply
You can complete an application for Retirement, Spouse's, Medicare or Disability Benefits online.
Retirement or Spouse's Benefits
You can apply online for Retirement or spouse's benefits or continue an application you already started.
Disability Benefits
You can apply online for disability benefits or continue an application you already started.
Appeal a Disability Decision
If your application for disability benefits was denied recently for medical reasons, you can request an appeal online or continue working on an appeal you already started.
Medicare Benefits
You can apply online for Medicare or continue an application you already started.
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
You can apply online for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
If you want to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), please read:
Who is eligible for SSI?
The SSI program provides monthly payments to adults and children who have low income and resources, and who are blind or disabled. The SSI program also provides monthly payments to people age 65 and older who have low income and resources.
What is the purpose of the Understanding SSI booklet?
The Understanding SSI booklet provides comprehensive general information about SSI eligibility requirements and processes. Written especially for SSI advocates, but also useful for the general public, it addresses a broad range of topics, from applying for benefits to reporting events that may change the payment of benefits. Please check out its "Table of Contents" for a list of these topics.
What is Supplemental Security Income?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues ( not Social Security taxes):
When will Social Security recipients receive notices?
From December 2020 through June 2022, we are sending notices to certain people who already receive Social Security benefits to let them know they may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If people who receive the notice have an E-mail address registered with us, they may also receive an E-mail.
What languages are SSI pamphlets available in?
Some of these publications are in different formats. Some are also available in both English and Spanish languages.
How do I apply for SSI?
You can apply for SSI benefits by: Visiting our Apply Online for Disability Benefits website to start the disability application process online. You may be eligible to apply for SSI through the online disability application. Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing) and making an appointment ...
When does SSI end for disabled youth?
If you are a disabled youth in foster care, eligibility for foster care payments in most States ends when you attain age 18. You may need the income support and health services that result from SSI eligibility to ease the transition to independent living.
What happens if I don't keep my SSI appointment?
The letter will say that if you file an application within 60 days from the date of the letter, we will use the date of your original contact with us as your SSI application date.
Do you have to provide information to get SSI?
You will have to provide information and work with us to get documents concerning SSI eligibility.
Do you have to go to the medical exam to get SSI?
If you are applying because you have a disability or are blind and we decide that the medical information needed to make a determination is not available from existing sources, we will pay for you to have a medical exam or test and make the appointment for you. If you need a medical exam or test, you must go to the exam or test before we can determine whether you are eligible to receive SSI. In some circumstances we may also pay your travel costs to get to this exam or test.
Can you appeal SSI?
You may appeal most determinations we make about your eligibility for SSI or changes we make in your benefit amount.
Can I apply for SSI if I leave a public school?
If you are in a public institution but you will be leaving within a few months, you may not be eligible for SSI until you leave. You may, however, be able to apply before you leave so that SSI benefits can begin quickly after you leave. Check with the institution and contact us about filing an application under the "prerelease procedure."
What are countable resources for SSI?
Broadly, countable resources include cash and financial assets that can be turned into cash, such as stocks, bonds or property. They do not include the home you live in, a vehicle you rely on for transportation, or household goods, among other things. To qualify, your countable resources should not exceed $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.
How much income can I get with SSI in 2021?
The SSI standard for limited income, in 2021, is income of up to $794 a month for an individual or $1,191 a month for a couple. (These are also the maximum monthly payments from federal funds for SSI recipients;
What is the maximum income for SSI in 2021?
The SSI standard for limited income, in 2021, is income of up to $794 a month for an individual or $1,191 a month for a couple. (These are also the maximum monthly payments from federal funds for SSI recipients; most states offer supplemental payments.)
Does Puerto Rico have SSI?
States that provide additional payments may have their own rules regarding income and eligibility. SSI is not available to residents of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam. Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands can receive SSI, but the territory does not supplement federal payments.
How long can you get SSI if you are a medical student?
If you are eligible under Section 1619 of the Social Security Act and you enter a medical institution, you are eligible for a regular SSI benefit for up to 2 months.
How old do you have to be to get disability insurance?
States can cover working individuals with disabilities who are at least age 16, but less than 65 year of age using income and resource limits set by the State; and
How does Work Incentive Employment help disabled people?
Work incentive employment supports help disabled and blind SSI recipients go to work by minimizing the risk of losing their SSI or Medicaid benefits.
Who is encouraging states to participate in Medicare and Medicaid?
The Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are encouraging States to participate in this program.
When did Social Security stop working on medical review?
EFFECT OF WORK ON MEDICAL REVIEW. Effective January 1, 2002, Social Security will not conduct a continuing disability review of a disabled beneficiary based on work activity alone. This provision applies to SSI recipients who have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months.
Does IRWE go up on SSI?
We will exclude IRWE from your earned income when we figure your SSI monthly payment amount. This means your SSI benefit could go up.
Can you deduct disability expenses from your income?
If you are disabled, we may exclude from your earned income any out-of-pocket expenses you pay for certain items and services that relate to your disability that you need in order to work as long as the cost is reasonable. It does not matter if you also use these items and services for non-work activities. For example, we can deduct the costs of co-pays, medications, counseling services, car modifications, assistive technology that people with disabilities use for employment-related purposes; such as software applications, computer support services, and special tools which have been specifically designed to accommodate the person’s impairment or attendant care services. We call these expenses impairment-related work expenses (IRWE), and can deduct the cost of them as long as the cost is “reasonable”, that is, it represents the standard charge for the item or service in your community. However, if somebody reimburses you for these expenses, we cannot exclude them from your earned income.
What is SSI for blind people?
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, gives financial assistance to blind or disabled individuals, and those at least 65 years old with limited resources and earnings. If you qualify for both programs, you can receive monthly benefits under both.
What is Social Security Administration?
The Social Security Administration administers benefit programs for retirees, low-income individuals and the disabled. Social Security, funded by FICA taxes, provides retirement income to workers and their qualifying dependents and survivors. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, gives financial assistance to blind or disabled individuals, ...
How many credits do you get on Social Security?
You earn up to four Social Security credits each year you pay FICA taxes. At retirement, you usually need 40 Social Security credits acquired over a decade of work to qualify for monthly benefits. Your child can get Social Security if she's unmarried and under 18 when your benefits begin, or if she is disabled. She can continue to get Social Security payments at age 18, if she became disabled before her 22nd birthday.
How long does a disabled child have to be on Social Security?
A child's disability from birth to age 18 need not be permanent, but it must be expected to last at least one year or be fatal. At age 18, disabled children must qualify for SSI under the adult definition. Adult disabilities must last at least 12 months, potentially result in death or make the individual unable to work. The SSA regards blindness as a unique disability. Children and adults are considered blind if their best eye has 20/200 vision or their field of vision is 20 degrees or less with corrective lenses.
How long does a disability last?
Adult disabilities must last at least 12 months, potentially result in death or make the individual unable to work. The SSA regards blindness as a unique disability. Children and adults are considered blind if their best eye has 20/200 vision or their field of vision is 20 degrees or less with corrective lenses.
Can a disabled child collect Social Security?
Children must be unmarried and disabled to collect both Social Security and SSI. If your child received Social Security payments due to a disability acquired before age 22, he may continue to get both benefits when he turns age 18, depending on his disability evaluation.
Is SSI based on income?
SSI Qualifications. Unlike Social Security, SSI is need-based. Income and the value of assets that you can turn into cash determine your need. Your wages, monetary gifts and money from worker's compensation or other sources constitute income.
