Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.

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If you have a visual impairment, but are not blind according to our rules as defined above, you may still be eligible for SSI benefits on the basis of disability.

We pay Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits for the first full month after the date you filed your claim, or, if later, the date you become eligible for SSI.

If you are applying for SSI disability benefits, the Disability Starter Kits available on our website at www.ssa.gov will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application.

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 …

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

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.

A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits until attainment of age 18 (see definition of disability for children). When the child attains age 18, we evaluate impairments based on the …

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 …