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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Adult Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - If you have not worked enough in the past 10 years to be insured for Disability Insurance Benefits or have not worked at all in the last ten years you may still be eligible for another disability payment called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This disability program is administered by the federal government and the Social Security Administration but the funds paid do not come out of the Social Security fund.
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There are two requirements to receive Supplemental Security Income Benefits. A person must be disabled and poor.
You must be disabled under the same rules as for disability insurance. You must also have very little income or resources, because this benefit is based on financial need. Social Security looks at all other income and property in the HOUSEHOLD you live in. Your spouse's income and assets will also count. The value of in-kind support (like free room and board) you may get from others, to determine whether you are financially eligible for Supplemental Security Income Benefits. Some assets such as your home are excluded as resources in the determination of financial eligibility for Supplemental Security Income Benefits. (Note: Once a child reaches 18 and is living at home, his parents income and assets do not count in determining financial eligibility. However the in-kind support rules do apply.) Social Security does this in addition to deciding if you are disabled. A person receiving Supplemental Security Income Benefits is also entitled to Medicaid benefits. Unlike Disability Insurance Benefits there are no benefits for the dependent children of a disabled Supplemental Security Income Benefits claimant.
Child Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Children under the age of 18 with a severe disability can receive a monthly benefit if their family's household income is low enough. Disabled children are also entitled to Medicaid benefits.
NOTE: Once a "child" reaches 18 years of age and is disabled, this young adult can receive Supplemental Security Income Benefits as well as the Medicaid card if the disability requirements are met even if living with parents. The income of the parents or care provider is IMMATERIAL.
Adult Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - If you have not worked enough in the past 10 years to be insured for Disability Insurance Benefits or have not worked at all in the last ten years you may still be eligible for another disability payment called Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Child Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Children under the age of 18 with a severe disability can receive a monthly benefit if their family's household income is low enough. Disabled children are also entitled to Medicaid benefits.
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