Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to disabled individuals who may have a limited work history and whose income and assets fall within certain limits.
What do I need to be eligible for SSI?
- Applicants 64 and younger must have a physical or mental condition that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months, will result in death, or in the case of children, severely limits daily functioning.
- Your monthly earnings from work generally cannot exceed $2,073 as an individual. This threshold is higher for couples and for parents applying on behalf of a child.
- Your countable assets must fall below $2,000 as an individual or $3,000 as a couple. Countable assets typically include bank account balances and vehicles. Parents applying for a child with a disability are allowed an additional $2,000 in assets above the standard limit.
SSI for Children
- Children under 18 with a physical, mental, or emotional condition that significantly limits their daily functioning at home or school may qualify for SSI benefits. Unlike adult disability claims, child SSI eligibility is not based on the ability to work but rather on marked or severe limitations in daily activity. The SSA will also consider a family’s household income and assets when determining eligibility.
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Common Questions
Most people applying for SSDI have never navigated the system before. These questions can help you understand what to expect.
How much can I receive from SSI?
The maximum monthly SSI payment is $994 for an individual and $1,491 for a couple. Payment amounts are recalculated annually with increases based on cost-of-living adjustments. The standard amount can be reduced based on your income, assets, or living situation.
Can I get SSI and SSDI at the same time?
Qualified individuals can receive both SSI and SSDI at the same time. Those eligible for concurrent benefits qualify for both programs and have an SSDI payment low enough that total income and assets still fall within SSI’s financial limits.
When can I start collecting SSI benefits?
SSI benefits can begin as early as the month after your application is filed and approved. Unlike SSDI, SSI does not provide back pay for months prior to your application date, which is why filing as soon as possible is critical to protecting your benefits.
