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Requirements for SSI Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to qualifying low-income elderly or disabled individuals. You may apply for SSI at your local SSA office or online at ssa.gov.

  1. Residency

    • You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a qualifying alien to receive SSI. You must be a resident of one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands.

    Population

    • You must be disabled, blind, or at least 65 years old to be eligible for SSI.

    Income & Resources

    • You must fall below income limits to qualify for SSI. These amounts vary significantly depending on whether you are blind, disabled, have earned or unearned income, are a student and other factors. Contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to inquire about the exact income limit for your specific circumstances. The resource limit for an individual is $2,000 and $3,000 for a couple.

    Disability

    • If you are applying for SSI on the basis of disability, you must be able to provide evidence supporting that you have a medical condition that prevents you from working and is expected to last for more than a 12-month period.

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