What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

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Understanding SSI in Simple Terms

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people with disabilities, blindness, or who are age 65 or older and have limited income and resources. SSI is meant to help cover basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. It is based on financial need, not work history, and eligibility depends on income, assets, medical criteria, and living situation.

What SSI Helps With

SSI helps people pay for basic everyday needs when income is limited. Monthly payments can help cover food, rent, utilities, and clothing. In many states, SSI also helps people qualify for Medicaid, which can cover doctor visits, hospital care, prescriptions, and other important health services.

SSI May Apply to You If You…

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Have a disability, are blind, or are age 65 or older 

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Have little or no income from work or other sources 

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Have limited savings, property, or other assets 

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Live in the United States and meet citizenship and residency rules 

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Need help paying for basic needs like food, housing, and utilities

SSI vs SSDI - The Quick Difference

SSI is based on financial need, while SSDI is based on work history and payroll taxes paid into Social Security.

SSDI

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Based on your work history

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Funded by Social Security taxes you paid

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Must be disabled

SSI

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Based on financial need

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Requires meeting strict income and asset limits

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Must be disabled

How London Disability Supports You

London Disability supports you by guiding you through every step of the disability benefits process. We help gather medical records, complete forms, and handle communication with Social Security. We also attend hearings, manage appeals, and keep you updated so you never feel alone or overwhelmed. Our team works to make the process easier and less stressful.

Success Stories

London Disability did a great job fighting for me. Although I was denied several times, they did not give up fighting to pursue what they knew was the right thing. If you’re in a tough spot with no help, in pain and can’t function, if all doors have closed and you feel like giving up, don’t, just pick up the phone and call London Disability, because it’s time you had a positive change.
-A.C.

I’m so glad London Disability reached out to me about my disability. I was awarded and won my case from Social Security. It took only a few months, and my case manager was amazing. Thank you, thank you. If you need help with your disability, look no further than London Disability.
-S.V.

I just wanted to say that my team from London Disability is the best. They have been fighting for my case since 2020 and not once did they give up on me when I was denied twice. My case manager called me with the best news ever that we had won our case. I was so happy and she really made my day.
-K.M.

I had a great experience with London Disability. I was two years without any income. They listened to my case, understood my issues, and handled it from there. I couldn’t do it without you. It’s very much appreciated. Great job.
-D.C.

Fast, efficient and easy to understand. So very helpful. Thank you.
-L.C.

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