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## Supplemental Security Income: What You Need to Know Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or over 65. SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To be eligible for SSI, you must meet certain criteria. You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident, and you must have limited income and resources. You must also be over 65, blind, or disabled. The amount of SSI you receive depends on your income and resources. The SSA considers income from all sources, including wages, self-employment income, and Social Security benefits. Resources include cash, stocks, bonds, and real estate. If you are eligible for SSI, you will receive a monthly payment. The amount of your payment will vary depending on your income and resources. The SSA will also provide you with Medicaid and food stamps. SSI can provide a much-needed financial lifeline for people with disabilities, blindness, or who are over 65. If you think you may be eligible for SSI, you should contact the SSA to apply. ### Here are some additional details about SSI: – SSI is a needs-based program. This means that you must have limited income and resources to be eligible. – SSI is not a welfare program. SSI is a social insurance program that is funded by payroll taxes. – SSI is not a retirement program. SSI is a disability program. – SSI is not a health insurance program. SSI provides Medicaid and food stamps, but it does not provide health insurance.