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

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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 …

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.

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 …

Income includes, for the purposes of SSI, the receipt of any item which can be applied, either directly or by sale or conversion, to meet basic needs of food or shelter.

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, …

Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people who have limited income and assets and: who are blind; or who have a disability; or who are age 65 …

If you plan to apply for SSI, you can begin the application process and complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www.ssa.gov/apply/ssi.