SSI Disability Basics
SSI Disability Basics
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What Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Benefits?
SSI provides disability benefits for low-income disabled people who don't qualify for Social Security.
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Can You Get SSI Disability If You Never Worked?
Learn about the disability application and approval process for SSI benefits.
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How Much Can You Receive in SSI Disability?
The amount of your monthly SSI disability check depends on whether you're married, whether you have any income, and where you live.
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Your Chances of Getting SSI Disability Benefits
To see just how hard it is to get SSI, we surveyed readers across the U.S. who recently went through the process of applying for SSI.
Eligibility for SSI Disability
Eligibility for SSI Disability
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Income Limits & SSI Disability Eligibility
SSI is a needs-based program for low-income people who are blind, disabled, or elderly.
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What Counts as Income for the SSI Disability Limit?
Social Security ignores a certain amount of cash income but counts certain types of non-cash items as income.
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How Much Can I Have in Assets and Still Be Eligible for SSI Disability Benefits?
SSI limits how much you (and your spouse) can have in assets (property) and be eligible for disability benefits.
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Does a Spouse's Income Affect My Disability Benefits?
A husband or wife's income can affect SSI disability benefits, but not Social Security disability benefits.
Questions on SSI Disability Benefits
Questions on SSI Disability Benefits
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What Are State Supplemental Benefits for SSI Disability?
In most states, SSI recipients receive a monthly benefit amount that's higher than the federal amount.
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Find answers to common questions about SSI disability claims.
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Supplemental Security Income benefits include more than just a monthly cash payment.
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How Does SSI Disability Work When You Live in a Nursing Home?
Your SSI benefit may be terminated or lowered if you move to a nursing home where Medicaid pays for part of your stay.
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Children
Disabled children can collect SSI; children with disabled or retired parents can collect Social Security dependents benefits.
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Getting SSI Disability Benefits for Your Child
Children may be eligible to receive disability benefits from Social Security through the Supplemental Security Income program.