Q & A
Can I receive Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits at the same time?
Answer: You may be able to receive SSI in addition to monthly Social Security benefits if your Social Security benefit is low enough for you to qualify for SSI. Whether you can get SSI depends on your income and resources (the things you own). If you have low income and few resources, you may be able to supplement your Social Security benefit with an SSI payment. You can find out more about SSI by going online to www.socialsecurity.gov and selecting the “SSI” tab at the top of the page. Read more…
Source: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/15/tp-income-resources-factors-in-ssi-eligibility/