SSI, Supplemental Security Income (Disabled, Low Income)
Run by Social Security Administration, a federal agency
Monthly cash payments for disabled individuals with limited income and assets who haven't worked enough for SSDI. No work history required. Automatically qualifies you for Medicaid in most states.
- Award
- Up to $943/month + automatic Medicaid
- Deadline
- Rolling, apply immediately
- Run by
- Social Security Administration
- Federal
Who it's for
- Disabled or age 65+
- Income below $1,971/month
- Assets below $2,000 (individual)
- US citizen or qualified non-citizen
Social Security Administration decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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SSI, Supplemental Security Income (Disabled, Low Income) is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Social Security Administration decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.