Social determinants of health such as where we live, learn, and work along with our age, socio-economics status, and race, have a major impact on our well-being. These factors may limit access to resources and create barriers to health care. Programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) exist to help improve quality of life for people with disabilities who also have limited income and resources.

The SSI program provides critical financial assistance and access to healthcare through Medicaid and other federally assisted programs like SNAP. These payments help people pay for necessities like rent, food, clothing, and medicine.

SSI is available to eligible adults and children with disabilities who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to adults aged 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.

For additional information about the Supplemental Security Income program, visit www.ssa.gov. To help someone apply for benefits, start the process online or call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.

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: 

1. Little or no income, and 
2. Little or no resources, and 
3. 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.

Reference

Office Of Minority Health