Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides safety-net financial support for people in need. You may …
What is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
Feb 24, 2020 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit program managed by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments to people who are older, blind or have a …
Social Security Proposing SSI Income Rule Change - AARP
Oct 1, 2024 · Because SSI is a means-tested program, Social Security considers a wide range of income and financial support in determining eligibility. The monthly payments can be reduced or …
When Are Social Security Benefits Paid in January? - AARP
Dec 24, 2025 · Most recipients get their Social Security benefits on a Wednesday — but which Wednesday depends on your birthday. Here’s how the payment cycle works.
Can You Get Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits? - AARP
Jun 8, 2021 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.
COLA 2026: Will Social Security Disability Get a Boost? - AARP
Oct 29, 2025 · So people collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the two types of payments Social Security administers for people unable to work due …
How 2026 Social Security Changes Could Affect You - AARP
Nov 17, 2025 · Inflation has ticked up in recent months, resulting in a 2.8 percent COLA for 2026 for people receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. That’s up from …
Social Security SSDI and SSI are Different Programsu2029 - AARP
Dec 22, 2025 · What are SSI and SSDI? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both pay benefits to people who the Social Security Administration (SSA) …
How Marriage Affects SSI Eligibility and Benefits - AARP
Dec 27, 2024 · Find out how marital status impacts Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and what the term ‘marriage penalty’ term means.
Do COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Affect SSI Benefits? - AARP
Aug 20, 2021 · Social Security no longer counts economic impact stimulus payments as income for SSI disability and will restore payments to affected beneficiaries.