SSI Resources & Guides

You often hear about Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, in the same context as Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. While the Social Security Administration handles and administers both of these programs, the two are entirely separate. There are also very distinct differences between the two regarding funding, eligibility, and payment amounts. SSI benefits exist Read more…

If you receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, you have likely noticed that your monthly payment will not go as far as it once did. SSI recipients and recipients of other Social Security benefits are battling high inflation as these Americans attempt to use their benefits to pay for basic living expenses. As you might already Read more…

If you receive Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you likely rely on those payments each month for essential household expenses. Since SSI benefits are only available to those with a financial need, the monthly payments are crucial to helping those individuals make ends meet. Believe it or not, you could Read more…

If you are unable to work due to a disability, you might be looking for assistance programs in which you can enroll. In addition to disability benefits, some of these programs also provide benefits to low-income seniors and other individuals. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are two of Read more…

Many Social Security disability claims are denied after an initial application. This is true of both Social Security Disability insurance claims and Supplemental Security Income applications. The Social Security Administration (SSA) might deny your claim for several reasons. Some of these are for medical reasons, and others are more administrative. Regardless of the reason for Read more…

Supplemental Security Income benefits help many Americans afford the basic necessities of life. Unlike traditional Social Security disability benefits, you do not need a work history to qualify for SSI benefits. There are also other ways to qualify for these benefits without having a disability. If you think you might be eligible for benefits, you Read more…