Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.
Who can get SSI
Adults and children might be eligible for SSI if they have:
- Little or no income, and
- Little or no resources, and
- A disability, blindness, or are age 65 or older.
How much you could get
Your monthly payment depends on your income, living situation, things you own, and other factors.
Report changes to your income, resources, and living situation
Each month, you must report your wages, other income, and changes to your resources or living arrangements.
Programs to get more help while on SSI
Explore programs, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, that help you save money and take care of basic needs while on SSI.