Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—a need-based program administered by the Social Security Administration – provides a very basic income to over 8.2 million people, including 2.2 million seniors age 65+. As more seniors struggle to make ends meet in today’s economy, getting access to SSI can help low-income seniors escape deep poverty and avoid or move out of homelessness. Justice in Aging's Supplemental Security Income 101: A Guide for Advocates introduces advocates and individuals who provide assistance to older adults to the SSI program and focuses on the basics of the program for those who qualify based on age (65 years or older).
Released today, the Guide includes:
- A description of the SSI program and benefits
- An overview of the application and appeals processes
- A discussion of key eligibility criteria, including examples
And in case you missed our SSI Basics webinar last month, the video is now available.
