Citation needed ssi was created by the social security amendments of 1972 and is incorporated in title 16 of the social security act.
Social security benefits and supplemental security income.
Citizen or lawful resident.
We may decide you need a representative payee if we receive information that indicates you need help to manage your money.
You are 65 or older blind or disabled.
You are a u s.
Some of the millions of people who get monthly social security or supplemental security income benefits need help managing this money.
For the year 2020 ssi pays a maximum of 783 per month to eligible individuals or 1 175 to couples.
Supplemental security income ssi is a federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues not social security taxes.
And you have very limited income and financial resources.
Supplemental security income ssi is a united states means tested tax payer funded program that provides cash payments to individuals residing in the united states who have paid into social security and are eligible to retire.
The supplemental security income ssi program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.
Ssi is a separate program from social security income benefits for retired or disabled people.
Ssi benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.
It is designed to help aged blind and disabled people who have little or no income.