Q & A
What is Supplemental Security Income?
Answer: The SSI program provides monthly payments to people with limited income and financial resources who are age 65 or older, blind or disabled.This year, the maximum federal SSI payment is $710 a month for a person and $1,066 a month for an eligible couple. This amount may be reduced if you have other income.Many states supplement SSI payments. Go to http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs to view electronic leaflets about these state supplements. Read more…
Source: http://www.publicopiniononline.com, October 17, 2013
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