Supplemental Security Income
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To ensure a minimum level of income to persons who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, and whose income and resources are below specified levels.
SEC 1601- SSI was created for the purpose of establishing a national program to provide supplemental security income to individuals who attained age 65 or are blind, or disabled.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Individuals / families
• Individuals age 65 or older, or
• Individuals of any age who are blind or have a disability and have limited income and resources.
Beneficiaries
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Individuals who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, who continue to meet the income and resources tests, citizenship/qualified alien status, U.S. residence, and certain other requirements. Eligibility may continue for beneficiaries who engage in substantial gainful activity despite disabling physical or mental impairments.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office.
Award Procedure
The individual (and representative payee, if any,) will be notified by mail of award or denial.
Program details & compliance
Description
SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability and who have limited income and resources below the program’s specific financial limit. Individuals who are 65 years and over can also receive payments even if they are do not have a disability.
To qualify for SSI payments, individuals must live in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands and be a US citizen or national. In some cases, US non-citizens residing on the US can qualify for SSI.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are made to persons who have attained age 65 or who are blind or disabled and meet the means-tested and other requirements of the program. Generally, there are no restrictions on the use of benefits received by beneficiaries, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. The Federal government gives the States funds, in advance or by way of reimbursement, for necessary costs in making disability determinations under 20 CFR 404 subparts P and Q and part 416 subparts I and J. Necessary costs are direct as well as indirect costs as defined in 41 CFR 1-15, subpart 1-15.7 of the Federal Procurement Regulations System for costs incurred before April 1, 1984; and 48 CFR 31, Subpart 31.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and Federal Management Circular No. A-74-4 as amended or superseded for costs incurred after March 31, 1984.
Required Documentation
• Individuals filing for SSI payments must provide proof of age and US citizenship.
• Non- US citizens must provide proof of lawful status or residency and meets the US presence requirement.
• All applicants must provide proof of income and resources depending on their household composition.