1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Proposed Extension of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands November 4, 2021 This Insight discusses Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and its proposed extensi
2、on to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands under House Rules Committee Print 117-18 (November 3, 2021), showing the text of H.R. 5376 (“Build Back Better Act”), as reported by the House Budget Committee, with modifications. SSI SSI is a federal cash-assistance program that
3、provides monthly benefits to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (including blind or disabled children) who have limited income and resources (assets). It provides a flat monthly benefit of $794 in 2021 ($1,191 for couples), which is reduced by any countable income. SSI is administered by the Socia
4、l Security Administration (SSA) but is not part of the Social Security program. SSI was established under Title XVI of the Social Security Act by the Social Security Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-603). It replaced the Social Security Acts adult assistance programsOld-Age Assistance (OAA, Title I); Aid
