SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.

WHEN IS A NON-CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FOR SSI? Beginning August 22, 1996, most noncitizens must meet two requirements to be eligible for SSI. He or she must: Be in a qualified alien category. Meet a …

When a person who is eligible for SSI benefits lives with a spouse who is not eligible for SSI benefits, we may count some of the spouse's income in determining the SSI benefit.

Adults and children might be eligible for SSI if they have limited to no income and resources, and are age 65 or older or have a disability.

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SSI benefits increased in 2025 because there was an increase in the Consumer Price Index from the third quarter of 2023 to the third quarter of 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, the Federal benefit rate …

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 to …

Although there are similarities, SSI and Social Security are different in many ways. Social Security benefits may be paid to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured”, meaning you …

The maximum monthly SSI payment for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. Your amount may be lower based on your income, certain family members’ income, your living situation, …

To be eligible for SSI benefits, a child must be either blind or disabled: A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits beginning as early as the date of birth; there is no minimum age requirement.