What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed for those individuals who do not meet SSDI’s FICA contribution requirements, or have limited income and resources. SSI is available for disabled children and adults, though SSI is determined differently for both groups. Generally, SSI does not take into account an individual’s work history or earnings record for eligibility purposes. In order to receive SSI a claimant must possess limited income and resources. Even after a claimant begins receiving SSI, Social Security will monitor the claimant’s income to ensure that he or she continually possess limited income and resources.