Social Security has two disability benefit programs. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a need-based program, designed to help disabled low-income individuals with limited resources, and Social ...

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal financial assistance program that provides monthly payments to those who meet certain criteria and are enrolled. Funded by the general funds of the ...

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Although Social Security is best known as a retirement benefits program, it also offers other types of benefits to qualifying applicants. These include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the schedule of checks coming to recipients. They will receive an SSI check Dec. 31, 2024. Some Social Security recipients may ...

If you’re receiving Social Security retirement benefits, some of your family members may also be eligible for monthly payments through your record. These family benefits can provide important ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Are age 18 or older. Are unable ...