Feb 24, 2020 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit program managed by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments to people who are older, blind or have a disability and face significant financial challenges. About 7.5 million people received SSI benefits in September 2023, including nearly 2.4 million people ages 65 and older.

Oct 10, 2018 · Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides safety-net financial support for people in need. You may qualify for monthly SSI payments if: you are 65 or older, blind or have a disability; you are a U.S. citizen or lawful resident;

Oct 1, 2024 · Because SSI is a means-tested program, Social Security considers a wide range of income and financial support in determining eligibility. The monthly payments can be reduced or even erased if you receive income from work or other sources, including ISM, although in the case of in-kind support the reduction is capped at about a third of the ...

Oct 10, 2018 · In 2025, the maximum federal SSI benefit is $967 a month for an individual and $1,450 for a married couple if both spouses qualify for the program. SSI benefits are available to residents of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Feb 26, 2025 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly benefit administered by the SSA for people with low incomes and limited assets who are 65 or older, blind or have a disability.

Aug 18, 2021 · Income is a key factor in determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a monthly benefit for people in financial straits who are 65 and older, blind or have a disability. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which operates the program, strictly regulates the type and amount of income someone can receive and still qualify ...

Aug 12, 2024 · Oct. 30, 1972: Congress established Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a national benefit program administered by Social Security that provides monthly cash payments to people who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability …

Jan 2, 2025 · If you are interested in Ticket to Work, call 866-968-7842, Social Security's toll-free beneficiary help line for the program. An agent can provide information on how it works, answer questions and send you a list of available service providers. You also can use the program's online Find Help tool to locate and contact ENs and VRs in your area.

Oct 26, 2020 · Social Security was put in charge of SSI when the program was established in 1972 to replace a patchwork of state programs that provided federally financed benefits for people who are older, blind or have a disability and are in financial need. Most states offer supplemental benefits to SSI recipients on top of the federal payment.

Dec 27, 2024 · Social Security applies the $3,000 resource limit to married couples even if only one is SSI-eligible. Life events that can affect your SSI status, including a change in marital status or your spouse’s income, must be reported to the SSA no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change took place.