Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income with Social Security
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: August 19, 2021
We pay monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people with disabilities who have low income and few resources, and people who are age 65 or older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.
Income is money you receive, such as wages, Social Security benefits, and pensions. Income also includes things like food and shelter. The amount of income you can receive each month and still get SSI depends partly on where you live.
Resources are things you own, including real estate, bank accounts, cash, stocks, and bonds, which we count in deciding if you qualify for SSI. You may be able to get SSI if your resources are worth $2,000 or less. A couple may be able to get SSI if they have resources worth $3,000 or less. If you own property that you are trying to sell, you may be able to get SSI while trying to sell it.
We will not count economic impact payments, also known as coronavirus stimulus payments or CARES Act payments, as income for SSI. These payments will also not count as resources for 12 months. You can learn more about qualifying for SSI by reading our publication, Supplemental Security Income.
If you’re an adult with a disability intending to file for both SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance, you can apply online for both benefits at the same time if you:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 65.
- Have never been married.
- Are a U.S. citizen residing in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Haven’t applied for or received SSI benefits in the past.
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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
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Joan S.
I’m 69 years old and only get $775 a month SS!!!!!
Please help me get SSI!
Bruce S.
I am a 66 yr old retired Archivist, Historian & Author. I receive a private pension from King Ranch Inc. of $283.32 on the 1st of each month & my Social Security Retirement of $1382.00 on the 3rd of each month, for a total monthly income of $1636.32. Prior to my retirement, I was receiving SSI Disability (Bipolar Manic Disability II). Since my monthly income is under $2000, can I apply for SSI Supplemental? Please advise.
Harold P.
Fuck you social security
Phan L.
Toi bi cat tien khuyen tat 6 thang nay , toi ko hieu vi li do nhu the nao . Gio toi lam phai lam gi de xin huong lai va xin o dau ?
veronica m.
Yes I received disability also. Started receiving in 2014. When I become 65 can I get full retirement benefits? As I know when I turn 65 I will have wait at least another 6 months before I apply. Or can I receive both. Some people are saying I could but I’m not sure on this.
Betty C.
They struggle is real we can’t make it on what we get in SSI they need to raise the amount 783 can’t even pay rent anywhere. You have to try and work just to make ends so please help us that’s trying to make it with the ssi that we receive
An a.
And though probably get your Medicaid for free, all this medications for free, get snap benefits, housing assistance & no trying what first!!! Maybe you should gotten a job & stopped living if the tax payers!!!
Janis S.
I am currently on SSDI and I will turn 65 in January 2021. Will my monthly benefit change?
Michael R.
I draw disability but not ssi do I qualify for ssi?
Roland H.
I’m on SSI my benefits are $886.00 a month now I’m renting a room for $600.00 a month paying my phone bill $60.00 and car insurance $45.00 plus food exc..The question is shouldn’t my benefits go up now?
Pam J.
Am I able to draw social security even tho I’m on ssi and I’m 53 yrs old
Betty C.
I do to im 55 im trying to get ss what are you doing to get it