What is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
Feb 24, 2020 · The Social Security Administration manages the SSI program, which pays monthly benefits to older, disabled and blind people with very low incomes.
Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · 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 …
How To Apply For Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · To apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you should contact the Social Security Administration. Read to learn more.
Social Security SSDI and SSI are Different Programsu2029 - AARP
Jan 2, 2025 · Social Security was put in charge of SSI when the program was established in 1972 to replace a patchwork of state programs that provided federally financed benefits for people …
Social Security Proposing SSI Income Rule Change - AARP
Oct 1, 2024 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) has dropped a long-standing policy of counting financial help from friends or family for buying food as income that affects eligibility …
Social Security Drops Changes to Disability Eligibility - AARP
Nov 20, 2025 · Social Security relies on the surplus in its two trust funds, one for retirement and survivor benefits and the other for disability benefits, to meet its annual payment obligations.
Can You Get Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits? - AARP
Jun 8, 2021 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.
Social Security Rolling Out Online Application for SSI - AARP
Sep 23, 2024 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) is phasing in an expansion to its online benefit application for SSI as soon as late 2025.
How Do Financial Assets Affect SSI Benefits? - AARP
Nov 5, 2021 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a safety-net government benefit for people who are older, blind or have a disability and are in financial need. The Social Security …
How To Get A Verification Letter From Social Security - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · A benefit verification letter spells out your Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income or Medicare coverage. Check out the key steps to obtaining the letter.