Tag: SSI

SSI: Some states pay up to $120 extra each month
Every month around 8 million Americans receive SSI payments to help pay for basic needs, but they still find themselves unable to afford everything. Many states are aware of this, and offer to add a monthly payment to residents on SSI with ... MORE

SSI: Benefits available worth $1000s
Many people who collect Social Security program benefits like SSI may find that they’re eligible for additional benefits as well. Sometimes Americans are automatically enrolled. While this is good for some, others worry about the impact it might have on their SSI ... MORE

SSI & SSDI: Can you get both at the same time?
Millions of Americans benefit from SSI and SSDI each month, but many may not know they can qualify for both at the same time. If you do end up getting both, your SSI benefit may be lowered by your SSDI benefit. When ... MORE

SSI: Is the SSI program going to be updated under new bill?
Two senators, a Democrat and Republican, have introduced a new bill that would update the resource limit for SSI eligibility. Senators Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, and Rob Portman, a Republican, introduced the bill. SSI helps provide assistance to disabled and very low ... MORE

SSI: Payment schedule rules for when checks are sent on the 1st of the month
The SSI program stands for Supplemental Security Income and is a program run by Social Security. This is a federal program funded by general tax revenue. The program provides cash assistance to eligible Americans for things like clothing, food, and shelter. SSI: ... MORE

SSI: Avoid these common mistakes when applying for benefits
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income and helps those with low income and disabilities pay for basic day to day living expenses. Over 8 million people get benefits from the program every year. Many applicants are over 65, blind, or disabled. Children ... MORE

SSI: Payments worth up to $841 set to go out TODAY
Millions of Americans collect SSI benefits each month, and tomorrow they’ll see their second payment in the month of April. The payments can be a maximum of $841. What you get varies depending on different circumstances in your life. April 29, 2022 ... MORE

SSI: Payments worth up to $841 being sent THIS WEEK
Millions of Americans collect SSI payments each month worth as much as $841, but many will see an early payment this week. Those collecting this benefit can expect a payment on Friday, April 29. 8 million people collect SSI benefits. In order ... MORE

SSI: How to calculate your Supplemental Security Income payments
Millions of Americans get help with SSI, or Supplemental Security Income. Benefits are paid the first full month after approval. As people continue to try and navigate their finances after the pandemic, many are seeing if they qualify for SSI benefits. Others ... MORE

SSI: Second payment in April worth up to $841 is going out next week
Those who collect SSI will see not just one payment for the month of April, but two. The average payment for a person collecting SSI is around $621 per month after the most recent 5.9% COLA increase. The most a person will ... MORE

SSI: Getting benefits for disabled children
SSI is collected by millions of qualifying Americans each month, but sometimes even children can qualify if they have a disability. There are certain criteria that must be met in order for the child to qualify. Different factors go into what could ... MORE

Are Supplemental Security Income benefits taxable?
Some benefits are taxed, and others aren’t. Here’s a general guide to Supplemental Security Income payments. Social Security: What will checks in 2023 look like with new COLA? What is the Supplemental Security Income program? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program ... MORE

SSI: Could SSI payments replace child tax credit payments?
Child tax credit payments helped millions of parents with their children, but those struggling could get help with SSI. SSI, or supplemental security income, can give qualifying people up to $841 per month. Whether you’ll qualify for help with your children using ... MORE

Social Security: Could you see a $2,753 monthly check?
The Social Security Administration sends checks each month for various programs to millions of Americans. In April, some could see $2,553. New months mean new payments, and April has just begun. Every year programs like SSI, and SSDI see a potential boost ... MORE

SSI: Can my benefits be taken to pay back child support?
There are some situations that result in income being garnished to pay debts like credit cards, but what about SSI benefits? There are different rules in place for individuals who collect Social Security and SSI. SSI has a maximum monthly payout of ... MORE

SSI: Children can see benefits worth up to $3,796 per month, but how?
When people think of Social Security benefits like SSI, retirees come to mind. That isn’t always the case. Sometimes children’s aid will go to children through disability, survivor’s benefits, or SSI. It is estimated that the Social Security Administration pays $2.8 billion ... MORE

SSDI and SSI at the same time, is it possible?
Millions of Americans collect SSDI or SSI benefits every month to get by, but some wonder if they can get more both. Each program is run under the Social Security Administration. There are differences between the them. SSI: Millions see $841 benefits ... MORE

SSI: Millions see $841 benefits payments today
SSI benefit payments worth as much as $841 are being sent to millions of Americans today, April 1. These are for those who collect SSI, and recipients can expect two checks for the month of April. The maximum amount for both checks ... MORE