Supplemental Security Income supplemental Benefit In New York

ssa.gov/pubs, Dec 06, 2005

What is SSI?

SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a federal program that provides monthly cash payments to people in need. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as for blind or disabled people of any age, including children.

To qualify you also must have little or no income and few resources. This means that the value of the things you own must be less than $2,000 if you are single or less than $3,000 if you are married. The value of your home does not count. Usually, the value of your car does not count. And the value of certain other resources, such as a burial plot, may not count either.

Medical Assistance:

If you get SSI, you can get medical assistance (Medicaid) automatically. You will receive a separate letter of acceptance and Medicaid ID card from the state of New York. If you have questions about Medicaid, contact your local department of social services

Food Stamps:

If you get SSI, you may be able to get food stamps. Food stamps can help you buy more food without spending more money. However, Social Security does not decide if you can get food stamps. If you live in a household where everyone is applying for or getting SSI, you can apply for food stamps at a Social Security office. If not, you must apply at your local department of social services

Other Social Services:

Other services you may be able to get through your local department of social services:

1. Homemaker and housekeeper services
2. Personal care
3. Money management
4. Assistance in making living arrangements in group residences or family-type homes