Check Your SSI Eligibility
Fill out the form below to see if you qualify for SSI benefits.
About SSI Benefits
What is SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly cash payments to people with limited income and resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a qualifying disability.
- Monthly cash payments for basic needs
- Available to elderly, blind, and disabled
- Based on financial need, not work history
- Can be combined with other benefits
- Automatic Medicaid eligibility in most states
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SSI, you must meet several requirements:
- Age/Disability: 65+ or have qualifying disability
- Income: Below SSI income limits
- Resources: Below $2,000 ($3,000 for couples)
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Residency: Live in the U.S. or Northern Mariana Islands
2025 SSI Limits
SSI has strict income and resource limits. For 2025:
$943
Maximum Monthly Benefit (Individual)
$2,000
Resource Limit (Individual)
$1,971
Monthly Income Limit (Individual)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between SSI and SSDI?
SSI is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources, regardless of work history. SSDI is based on work credits and is available to people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes.
Can I work and still receive SSI?
Yes, but your SSI benefit will be reduced based on your earnings. SSI has special work incentives that allow you to keep more of your benefits while working.
How do I apply for SSI?
You can apply for SSI in several ways:
- Online at ssa.gov
- By phone at 1-800-772-1213
- In person at a Social Security office
What counts as income for SSI?
SSI counts most types of income:
- Wages from work
- Social Security benefits
- Pensions and retirement benefits
- Unemployment benefits