In 1972, Congress enacted the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to ensure that disabled and blind individuals, as well as low-income elderly persons, would have a minimum level of income. The ...

This guide explains how to access SSI benefits for children with disabilities, covering eligibility, application steps, and SSA requirements.

The Social Security Administration announced it would be taking a “large step” to simplify the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application process. Starting in December, the administration will ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt. — Searching Niece Dear Searching Niece: The ...

Amid the October federal government shutdown, Social Security and SSI benefit payments will continue uninterrupted and on ...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may also be eligible for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. To make it even easier, when you apply for SSI, the Social ...

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Here are 5 ways you can apply for benefits using ssa.gov.

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. You may have a lot of questions when you are applying for ...