SSI - Supplemental Security Income

Name		Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Non-Financial Eligibility Conditions		You must be: Disabled or Legally Blind or 65 or older
Income Eligibility Conditions		Your countable income must be less that the "benefit amount,". Some types or amounts of income are not counted. In some situations, income from another household member may be counted. More on the income eligibility.
Asset Eligibility Conditions		Your countable assets not more than: $2,000 for an individual $3,000 for a couple Assets that are not counted: A home a car (if used for) transportation for you or a member of your household household goods and personal effects.
Benefit - 2007		$623 per month - individual $934 per month - couple Do these numbers change?
Apply At		Social Security office. Locate your Social Security Office
Appeals		You can appeal any denial, termination, or reduction of benefits You must file an appeal within 60 days of the date of the written notice with which you disagree. In addition, you have a 5 day "grace period" to allow for mailing the notice to you, making the total amount of time you have to file an appeal 60+5 days.
Source of the Funds		U.S. Government; general tax revenues
You Also Would Be Eligible For		Medical Assistance
Sources of Law		Federal Law: 42 U.S.C. Chapter 7, subchapter XVI Federal Regulations: 20 C.F.R. Part 416 Federal Policy Materials
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