What are the eligibility criteria for people receiving SSI?

To get SSI, you must meet one of these requirements: Be age 65 or older. Be totally or partially blind. Have a medical condition that keeps you from working and is expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Does census work with SSI?

Census income will not impact your coverage if: You receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA)

What is the income limit for SSI in Georgia?

$794 per month
In general, the income limit for SSI is the federal benefit rate (FBR), which is $794 per month for an individual and $1,191 per month for a couple in 2021. Remember, though, that not all income is countable, and so you can earn more than $794 per month and still qualify for SSI (more on this below).

Who is eligible for Supplemental Security income payments?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness and who have income and resources below specified amounts. SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.

What is the income limit for SSI in 2019?

The SSI standard for limited income, in 2019, is income of up to $771 a month for an individual or $1,157 a month for a couple. (These are also the maximum monthly payments from federal funds for SSI recipients; most states offer supplemental payments.) What constitutes income is somewhat elastic;

What’s the maximum SSI income for a student?

See the SSI Spotlight on Plan to Achieve Self–Support; earnings up to $1,870 per month to a maximum of $7,550 per year (effective January 2019) for a student under age 22. See the SSI Spotlight on Student Earned Income Exclusion; the cost of impairment–related work expenses for items or services that a disabled person needs in order to work.

Who is eligible for Social Security disability and SSI?

People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI. Find out if you are eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits or Social Security retirement benefits. Learn more about SSI…