While Social Security Disability benefits are designed to support individuals who are disabled and cannot work, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are designed to support disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits are also available to people aged 65 and older without disabilities who meet financial limits.
Whether you are aged, blind, or extremely low income, benefits available to SSI recipients are designed to provide basic needs, such as:
These benefits are awarded in the form of a monthly cash payment and may vary based on your individual income, living arrangements, and other factors. Because the amount of your SSI benefits is determined by these and other factors, your benefits will be routinely reevaluated and may be subject to termination or reduction if you no longer meet the requirements of the SSI program. Contact a Social Security Disability lawyer to learn more about your specific options with SSI.