Supplemental Security Income

It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). The Understanding SSI booklet provides comprehensive general information about SSI eligibility requirements and processes. Learn a broad range of topics, from applying for benefits to reporting events that may change the payment of benefits.