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Receiving Social Security and SSIYou may be able to receive SSI in addition to monthly Social Security benefits, if you have low income and few resources. Visit our Supplemental Security Income webpage for more information on the...
Supplemental Security Income benefit amountUpdatedEffective January 2012, the maximum Federal SSI payment for an eligible individual is $698 per month and for an eligible couple $1,048 per month. However, some states supplement the federal SSI...
Effects of getting married on Social Security benefitsUpdatedIf you are receiving SSI, widow or widower's benefits, your marriage may affect your benefit. If you receive retirement or Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, your marriage...
Receiving SSI back pay in installmentsSocial Security usually is required to issue large past-due benefits in up to three installments, six months apart. However, you may be able to receive all of the back pay or a larger...
Tax requirements for SSI benefitsSSI payments are not subject to Federal taxes so you will not receive an annual form SSA-1099. However, if you also receive Social Security benefits, they may be subject to income taxes. ...
Apply for MedicaidUpdatedTo apply for Medicaid or to request more information about Medicaid, call your state medical assistance office. To get the local phone number, call the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Effects of an inheritance on SSI benefitsWe consider inherited money income for the month you receive it. It could make you ineligible for that month, depending on the amount. If you keep the money into the...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)UpdatedSSI is Social Security's program providing monthly income to people age 65 or older, blind or disabled who have limited income and financial resources. You also can be...
Dependent children and SSI benefitsSSI benefits are based on the needs of the individual and are only paid to the qualifying person. There are no spouse's, children's or survivors benefits payable.
Relationship between SSI and MedicaidSSI is the Social Security program that guarantees a standard of income to people who are age 65 or older, blind or disabled with limited income and resources. Medicaid...
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