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What is SSI?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal assistance program that makes payments to people who are:

- Age 65 or older;

- Blind; or

- Disabled

How Do I Know If I Am Eligible?

Generally speaking, your eligibility is based on a combination of your income and your assets. You must either have no income or low income in order to qualify. The exact income limits vary from state to state and are updated periodically. (You can call the Social Security Administration toll-free hotline at toll-free at1-800-772-121 to learn more about the income limits in your state.) In addition, you may not own resources worth more than $2000 if you are single or $3000 if you are married. There are certain exclusions, however, as to what will be counted. For example, your principal residence and your car won’t be counted as part of your resources.

How Much Will I Receive?

The basic amount of SSI is the same nationwide but states have the option of adding to that amount and many do. You can find out the exact amount for your state by calling the Social Security Administration toll-free hotline at1-800-772-121.

How Do I Apply?

You can apply online or in person at your local Social Security office. If you want to apply in person, you should call toll-free 1-800-772-1213 to make an appointment with a Social Security representative.

Parents or guardians can apply for their disabled child.

When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring the following items with you:

• Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number;
• Birth certificate or other proof of your age;
• Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord’s name;
• Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own;
• The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status.

In addition, you should also bring your checkbook or other papers that show your bank account number, which will be needed to deposit your SSI benefits in your account every month.

Part 1: How to Apply for Food Stamps

Part 2: How to Apply for Housing Assistance

Part 3: How to Apply for Medicaid

Part 4: How to Apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Part 5: How to Apply for Supplemental Security Income

• How to Apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Part IV - Welfare Programs)
• How to Apply for Medicaid (Part III - Welfare Programs)
• How to Apply for Housing Assistance (Part II - Welfare Programs)
• How to Apply for Food Stamps (Part I - Welfare Programs)
• How to Apply for Welfare

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