Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Managing Agency:

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Program Description

To qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, you must:

  • Be at least age 65, or
  • Be blind or disabled, and
  • Have limited income and assets, and
  • Meet additional requirements.

Learn more on the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Home Page.

Application Process

Visit the Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Application Process page for details on how to apply.

To find out what other Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits you may qualify for, use the SSA Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) on Benefits.gov.

Once you complete the questionnaire, you get a list of benefits you may qualify for. Print this page for your records before going to the application site.

When you know which benefits you can apply for, click Apply for Social Security Benefits to apply online.

You can also call to learn more about SSA benefits and get application information.

  • 1-800-772-1213
  • TTY 1-800-325-0778

Program Contact Information

Visit the Social Security Contact Us page for all of our contact options, and to learn about our online and special services. We also offer free interpreter services.

To learn more about Social Security, visit our Publications page.
Last Updated: 10/26/2016