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What Is Supplemental Security Income?
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program which provides you
with a monthly income.
- You must be 65, blind or disabled and have limited income and resources.
How Much Will SSI Pay Me?
It depends on how much income you have and the type of income.
- In 2008, the SSI amount for an individual with no income is $637
per month and $956 per month for a couple
- If you have income, you could still be eligible for an SSI payment.
- It is also possible to have income above the SSI amount and still
be eligible.
How Much Can I Have In Resources?
Your countable resources cannot exceed $2,000 for an individual or $3,000
for a couple.
What Resources Are Exempt or Not Counted?
- Your home and surrounding land, personal effects and household goods
up to $2,000.
- One motor vehicle, regardless of value, if it is used for transportation for you or a member of your household.
- Term or burial insurance, property necessary for self-support, and
burial plots.
- Also, life insurance with a face value up to $1,500 or burial funds
up to $1,500 each for the individual and spouse. If the value of the
life insurance is over $1,500, it is a resource.
- $2,000 per year in individual Indian Trust Land income.
Can I Get SSI If I Am In A Nursing Home?
Yes, the monthly benefit is $50.00.
- However, if you are temporarily in a nursing home, you could receive
full benefits for three months.
- You can get full benefits if you need to maintain a home.
- Also, a doctor must certify your stay will not be longer than three
months.
Where Do I Apply For SSI?
You can apply at any Social Security office. You must request an SSI
application. An application for Social Security Disability Insurance is not an application
for SSI.
Can I Receive Both Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI?
Yes. However, you do not have to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance to get
SSI.
DISCLAIMER: This information is not legal advice. If you have a legal proglem, you should talk to a lawyer and ask for advice about your options.
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