Social Security

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.

SSI is a needs-based program.  You must be low-income and have a disability to qualify.  If you worked before your disability, you might also be eligible for other Social Security benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance.