How do I check my SSI benefits online?
You can check the status of your application online using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to check your status online, you can call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How can I find out what my SSI benefits are?
Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. It is useful for people of all ages who want to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.
What is the maximum Social Security benefit?
The most an individual who files a claim for Social Security retirement benefits in 2022 can receive per month is: $2,364 for someone who files at 62. $3,345 for someone who files at full retirement age (66 and 2 months for people born in 1955, 66 and 4 months for people born in 1956).
How much Social Security will I get if I make 20000 a year?
If you earned $20,000 for half a career, then your average monthly earnings will be $833. In this case, your Social Security payment will be a full 90% of that amount, or almost $750 per month, if you retire at full retirement age.
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 less SSI?
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. You may be able to get SSI if your resources are worth $2,000 or less.
What to do if you don't receive Social Security?
Get estimates for spouse’s benefits. Get proof that you do not receive benefits. Check your application status. Get your Social Security Statement.
What is a free Social Security account?
A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive. All from anywhere!
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.
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.
Apply Online
To start your application, go to our Apply for Benefits page, and read and agree to the Terms of Service. Click “Next.”
Signing the Online Application
You will have a chance to review your answers and make changes, if needed. Once you’ve filled everything out, we will ask you to confirm that your answers are true to the best of your knowledge.
Once You've Applied
Once you’ve applied, we’ll review it to make sure you meet the basic requirements and contact you if we have any questions. We might request additional documents from you before we can process your application.
Check The Status
You can check the status of your SSI application online using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to check your status online, call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to check the status of the application.
Appeal A Decision
You have a right to appeal any decision we make about whether you’re entitled to payments. You must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving our decision.
You must inform us of certain changes
You must report the changes listed here, because they may affect your eligibility for SSI and your payment amount.
When Do You Need to Report?
Report all changes that may affect your SSI as soon as possible and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
Social Security Statement
Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. It is useful for people of all ages who want to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.
Sample Statement
We redesigned the Statement to make it easier for you to read and find the information you need!
Fact Sheets Added to Online Statement
We have added new fact sheets to accompany the online Statement. The fact sheets are designed to provide clarity and useful information, based on your age group and earnings situation. They can help you better understand Social Security programs and benefits.
How is Social Security calculated?
Social Security benefits are typically computed using "average indexed monthly earnings.". This average summarizes up to 35 years of a worker's indexed earnings. We apply a formula to this average to compute the primary insurance amount ( PIA ). The PIA is the basis for the benefits that are paid to an individual.
Can disability benefits be reduced?
In such cases, disability benefits are redetermined triennially. Benefits to family members may be limited by a family maximum benefit.
Is a person entitled to a PIA before 62?
We pay reduced benefits to one who retires before his/her normal retirement age. A person cannot collect retirement benefits before age 62.
Can you get higher PIA than PIA?
Benefits can be higher than the PIA if one retires after the normal retirement age. The credit given for delayed retirement will gradually reach 8 percent per year for those born after 1942. A table illustrates the complex interaction among normal retirement age, actuarial reduction, and delayed retirement credit.
Once You've Applied
Once you've applied, we'll review your application to make sure you meet the basic requirements and contact you if we have any questions. We might request additional documents from you before we can process your application.
Appeal A Decision
You have a right to appeal any decision we make about whether you’re entitled to payments. You must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving our decision.
You must inform us of certain changes
You must report the changes listed here, because they may affect your eligibility for SSI and your payment amount.
When Do You Need to Report?
Report all changes that may affect your SSI as soon as possible and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
Reporting your income
You can report your income to us in writing, by phone, online, or through our Smartphone app. Visit our SSI Wage Reporting page to learn more.
Manage your SSI information with a my Social Security account
Once you are receiving SSI, your my Social Security account provides personalized tools. You can use my Social Security to:
