[20210913]IF10482_补充担保收入（SSI）.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated September 13, 2021Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Overview Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals who have limited income and resources (i.e., assets). The program is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and intended to provide a guaranteed minimum income for meeting basic needs, such as food and shelter. SSI provides a flat benefit of $794 per month in 2021 ($1,191 per month for a couple), which is reduced by any countable income. In July 2021, SSI provided federally administered payments to 7.8 million recipients, including 1.1 million children under 18 years old, 4.4 million adults aged 18-64, and 2.3 million seniors aged 65 or older (Figure 1). Figure 1. SSI Recipients, by Age Group, July 2021 Source: SSA, “Monthly Statistical Snapshot, July 2021,” Table 3. Eligibility Requirements To qualify for SSI, a person must (1) be aged, blind, or disabled as defined in federal law; (2) have limited income and resources; and (3) meet certain other requirements. Categorical Requirements The term aged refers to individuals age