Supplemental Security Income

 

To ensure a minimum level of income to persons who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, and whose income and resources are below specified levels. SEC 1601- SSI was created for the purpose of establishing a national program to provide supplemental security income to individuals who attained age 65 or are blind, or disabled.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
96.006
Federal Agency/Office
Social Security Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
C - Direct Payments For Specified Use; D - Direct Payments With Unrestricted Use
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Social Security Act of 1935, Title XVI, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1381-1383f., Title XVI, 42 U.S.C. 1381-1383f
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
o Individuals age 65 or older, or o Individuals of any age who are blind or have a disability and have limited income and resources.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, who continue to meet the income and resources tests, citizenship/qualified alien status, U.S. residence, and certain other requirements. Eligibility may continue for beneficiaries who engage in substantial gainful activity despite disabling physical or mental impairments.
Credentials/Documentation
o Individuals filing for SSI payments must provide proof of age and US citizenship. o Non- US citizens must provide proof of lawful status or residency and meets the US presence requirement. o All applicants must provide proof of income and resources depending on their household composition.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office.
Award Procedure
The individual (and representative payee, if any,) will be notified by mail of award or denial.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Call toll free at 1 (800) 772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. The appeal process ranges from a case review or field office conference to a review by the Federal Courts. An appeal must be requested within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of SSA's initial determination is received by the applicant. The 60 days start the day after you receive the notice.
Renewals
A redetermination of a person's benefit amount and continuing eligibility will be made on a scheduled basis at periodic intervals. Unscheduled redeterminations are made when changes in circumstances are reported. The length of time between scheduled redetermination varies depending on the likelihood that the beneficiary's situation may change in a way that affects payment amount or eligibility.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are made to persons who have attained age 65 or who are blind or disabled and meet the means-tested and other requirements of the program. Generally, there are no restrictions on the use of benefits received by beneficiaries, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. The Federal government gives the States funds, in advance or by way of reimbursement, for necessary costs in making disability determinations under 20 CFR 404 subparts P and Q and part 416 subparts I and J. Necessary costs are direct as well as indirect costs as defined in 41 CFR 1-15, subpart 1-15.7 of the Federal Procurement Regulations System for costs incurred before April 1, 1984; and 48 CFR 31, Subpart 31.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and Federal Management Circular No. A-74-4 as amended or superseded for costs incurred after March 31, 1984.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Reports: Any change of address or any event affecting eligibility or benefit amount (such as an increase in resources or income or improvement of disabling condition) must be reported to the Social Security Administration when the event occurs.
Records
None.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Benefits are paid monthly. Accrued benefits are paid in a lump sum unless they exceed a specified amount in which case they are paid in up to three installments at 6 month intervals. In the case of a disabled child, accrued payments over a certain amount must be retained in a dedicated account and used only for certain approved expenditures. contact
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Consult Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
www.socialsecurity.gov
see website for local SSA office.
Baltimore , MD 21235 US
ORDP.Helpdesk@ssa.gov
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Fax: 1-800-772-1213

OISP
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21235
Baltimore, MD 21235 USA
ordp.webmaster@ssa.gov
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Fax: 1-800-772-1213
Website Address
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0406-0-1-609
Obligations
(Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use) FY 22$60,782,125,900.00; FY 23 est $60,005,000,000.00; FY 24 est $57,205,999,999.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Monthly Federal cash payments range from $1 to $914 for an aged, blind, or disabled individual who does not have an eligible spouse, and from $1 to $1,371 for a married couple who are each either aged, blind, or disabled. These rates became effective January 2023. The average Federal monthly benefit payment for January 2023 was $654.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Parts 401, 416, and 422. "SSI for Aged, Blind, and Disabled People" and other publications are available from any Social Security Office without charge. The Social Security internet address is www.ssa.gov and it includes copies of all disability-related laws, regulations, rulings, and free publications, as well as other information about Social Security programs.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.