How to Check Your Eligibility and Apply for Supplemental Security Income

Who’s eligible for SSI and how can you apply?

We’ll answer those questions and more below.

Qualifications are specific and we’ll lay them out for you.

Who is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income?

Below are the eligibility criteria for those who can receive benefits.

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Several states offer additional payments, raising the total monthly benefit amount for SSI recipients.

State supplemental income won’t affect your SSI payment (more on that below).

Other factors that could reduce monthly SSI benefits include:

Here’s what’s not counted when it comes to your income and resources.

(Available in most time zones Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm local time).

Deaf or hard of hearing individuals can call1-800-325-0778.

Processing time can take six to nine months for review.

After the app is processed and reviewed, you’ll receive a letter in the mail with a decision.

it’s possible for you to alwayscheck the statusof your software by signing intoyour Social Security account.

For more, take a look athow to estimate your Social Security benefit amount with this free online tool.