Supplemental Security Income: An Overview

Supplemental Security Income, otherwise known as SSI, is a program funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides cash assistance to low-income Americans and people with disabilities. If you've never heard of supplemental security income, then this post provides great information about what it is and the eligibility criteria required to qualify for it.

What is SSI?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSI provides monthly payments to people who have limited income and resources. Although it's similar to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), SSI is mainly intended to help people with very low income and resources so that they can supplement their low primary income and make ends meet.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for SSI, you must be 65 years old or older, blind or disabled, a U.S. citizen or national, and meet the SSA's limited income and resource requirements. SSI benefits are not just limited to those with physical disabilities but also include those with mental illnesses and impairments such as developmental disorders, learning disabilities, and mental retardation.

In 2022, an individual can earn no more than $1767 per month ($2607 for a couple) and have no more than $2,000 in assets ($3,000 if married). Home and car don't count as assets when determining SSI eligibility; neither does "countable" income from employment. A person enrolled in SSI can get the claims as early as one month after filing the claim. An SSI recipient also automatically gets qualified for Medicaid.

 

Work with a Social Security Disability Attorney

Getting access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be a long and complicated process. But on this journey, you don’t have to be alone. The law office of Lisa Douglas has an excellent record of helping people get access to the critical funds they need. If you are looking for an experienced SSI attorney in North Little Rock and Cabot, AR then she can help. Only a small percentage of claims get approved, which is why getting the help of a social security attorney like Lisa Douglas is crucial. 

Reach out to the law offices of Lisa Douglas for a free case evaluation. Email them at lisa@lisagdouglas.com. Check out her blog today.

 

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