Definition

Supplemental Security Income, a federal program providing cash assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled.

What to consider

  • Keep up with eligibility requirements and updates regularly.
  • Understand how SSI fits into your overall income strategy.
  • Monitor any regulatory changes that may affect benefits.

Real world scenarios

  • After a severe illness left him unable to work, Paul qualified for SSI, which provided him with essential income to cover his basic needs.

Related terms

Government Benefits & Programs