SSI
Supplemental Security Income
In short
Monthly cash for aged/blind/disabled with low income. 2026 federal rate $994 individual / $1,491 couple; automatic Medicaid in NY. Age 65+, blind, or disabled adults/children with limited income and resources ($2,000 individual / $3,000 couple).
- What you get
- Monthly cash for aged/blind/disabled with low income. 2026 federal rate $994 individual / $1,491 couple; automatic Medicaid in NY.
- Who qualifies
- Age 65+, blind, or disabled adults/children with limited income and resources ($2,000 individual / $3,000 couple).
- Income limit (2026)
- Countable income below federal benefit rate (+ NY supplement); 2026 FBR $994/mo.
- Papers to gather
- Birth certificate, SSN, ID, immigration docs, bank statements, lease, income, medical records and provider list (disability).
- Renewal
- Periodic redeterminations; report changes monthly.
- 2026 update
- Active; 2.8% COLA Jan 2026; SSA staffing/phone ID changes 2025-26.
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