Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
History of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Before 1974, state and federal governments provided financial aid for low-income blind, disabled, and aged people. Local county welfare boards distributed these benefits. Welfare boards also distributed benefits to...
Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Ownership of Assets
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a program that provides monthly income and Medicaid to people who are disabled or are 65+ years old with low income and few resources. This article discusses the ownership of resources for people on SSI. A resource is anything...