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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) In The District of ColumbiaSSA Publication No. 05-11162, January 2008 (Recycle prior editions), [View .pdf] (En EspaƱol) |
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What Is SSI?SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a federal program that provides monthly cash payments to people in need. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as for blind or disabled people of any age, including children.
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Medical assistanceIf you get SSI, you usually can get medical assistance (Medicaid) automatically. If you have questions about Medicaid, contact your local department of human services. |
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Food stampsIf you get SSI, you may be able to get food stamps. Food stamps can be used to help buy more food without spending more money. However, Social Security does not decide if you can get food stamps. If you live in a household where everyone is applying for or getting SSI, you can apply for food stamps at a Social Security office. If not, you must apply at your local department of human services. |
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Other Social ServicesOther services you may be able to get through your local department of human services include:
For more information, contact your local department of human services. |
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Monthly SSI payment amountsIf you get SSI, you usually can get medical assistance (Medicaid) automatically. If you have questions about Medicaid, contact your local department of human services. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*These amounts include both federal and state payments combined. |
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