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  1. 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 need. You may …

  2. What is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP

    Feb 24, 2020 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit program managed by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments to people who are older, blind or have a …

  3. 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.

  4. How 2026 Social Security Changes Could Affect You - AARP

    Nov 17, 2025 · The COLA is applied to survivor benefits, family benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) as well as retirement benefits, and to SSI, a monthly benefit administered by the …

  5. What Counts as Income For SSI? - AARP

    Dec 31, 2024 · Find out what Social Security counts as income and earnings when calculating monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits for disabled applicants.

  6. How Marriage Affects SSI Eligibility and Benefits - AARP

    Dec 27, 2024 · Find out how marital status impacts Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and what the term ‘marriage penalty’ term means.

  7. 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 who are …

  8. Social Security Proposing SSI Income Rule Change - AARP

    Oct 1, 2024 · The maximum federal SSI payment in 2024 is $943 a month for an individual and $1,415 for a married couple who both qualify. Benefits can be reduced based on income from other sources …

  9. 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 Administration …

  10. Can You Suspend Social Security and Restart Benefits Later? - AARP

    Apr 4, 2025 · If you are in your first year of collecting retirement benefits, you can apply to Social Security for what the agency calls a withdrawal of benefits. Why would you want to do that? Say you …