How To Apply For Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - AARP
2022年4月8日 · Most people seeking SSI benefits must call Social Security at 800-772-1213 or visit their local Social Security office to apply. That goes for all those applying on the basis of age. That goes for all those applying on the basis of age.
Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
2018年10月10日 · 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 disabled; you are a U.S. citizen or lawful resident;
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for SSI or SSDI Benefits? - AARP
2018年10月10日 · A lawyer or advocate can fill out the SSDI or SSI application on your behalf and help gather medical records and other evidence for your claim. They can review your application for mistakes or omissions that could hurt your chances of success and can join you for meetings or conferences with Social Security officials.
How Do Financial Assets Affect SSI Benefits? - AARP
2021年11月5日 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a safety-net government benefit for older, disabled and blind people in financial need. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers the program, sets strict limits on how much money SSI beneficiaries can earn and on the level of financial assets, such as savings or stocks, they can own.
Social Security Rolling Out Online Application for SSI - AARP
2024年9月23日 · Currently, most people applying for SSI can only start the process online, providing some basic information, after which an SSA representative contacts them to complete the process. Only those who are ages 18 to 64, unmarried and simultaneously applying for another type of benefit can apply for SSI without the need for an in-person or phone ...
A Guide To Applying For Social Security Benefits - AARP
2018年10月10日 · SSI — a program administered but not funded by Social Security that pays benefits to low-income people who are disabled, blind or 65 and older — has document requirements related to financial need as well as personal information. These may include:
Can I apply online for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
2021年3月30日 · SSI provides monthly payments for people who are disabled, blind, or 65 and older and have very limited income and assets. In 2024, the maximum federal SSI benefit is $943 a month for an individual and $1,415 for a couple who both qualify for the program.
Social Security Proposing SSI Income Rule Change - AARP
2024年10月1日 · The maximum federal SSI payment in 2024 is $943 a month for an individual and $1,415 for a married couple who both qualify. Benefits can be reduced based on income from other sources such as work, investments or cash help from family and friends. The average actual SSI payment in August 2024 was about $699, according to Social Security data.
Helping Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits - AARP
2021年3月24日 · Social Security pays benefits for people with disabilities under two separate programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Applying for either can be complicated and cumbersome, requiring extensive documentation of a claimant's medical condition (and, in the case of SSI, the individual's finances ...
How Marriage Affects SSI Eligibility and Benefits - AARP
2021年10月15日 · The SSA may also apply deeming in calculating benefits for an SSI recipient who is under age 18 and lives with a parent or is an immigrant who has a U.S. sponsor. The rules for determining the benefit impact in these situations differ from those for married couples.