A web-based software for Supplemental Safety Earnings (SSI) is now accessible for some adults, making the appliance course of simpler. Following up on an announcement earlier this 12 months, the simplified on-line software is a part of the company’s total dedication to enhancing entry to our advantages and packages.
SSI supplies month-to-month funds to adults and kids with disabilities, in addition to folks 65 and older, who’ve little or no earnings and assets.
The rollout of the streamlined on-line software is the primary section of a multi-year effort to simplify the incapacity software course of and enhance entry for many who could also be eligible.
Previously, clients might apply on-line for Social Safety Incapacity Insurance coverage (SSDI) and choose solely the intent to file for SSI by means of SSA.gov. Now, we’re increasing the web software to really embrace a simplified, streamlined model of the preliminary SSI software.
Based mostly on buyer testing, we lowered the questions from 54 to as few as 12 relying on how an applicant responds. The place attainable, some solutions can be pre-filled primarily based on earlier responses.
The improved on-line software is accessible to adults who:
• Are 18-64 years and 10 months and making use of for SSI and SSDI.
• Have by no means been married.
• Have by no means utilized for SSI for themselves or a toddler.
• Are U.S. residents or noncitizens (eligibility has not modified)
Sooner or later, the company plans to increase this streamlined software course of to all candidates, within the workplace, by way of telephone, and, later, on-line.
To start the appliance, go to Apply for Supplemental Safety Earnings (SSI).
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If you’re a mother or father or guardian making use of for SSI for a minor baby or you might be 65 and older with restricted earnings and assets, you may schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-772-1213.
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