Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is support money that is distributed by the Social Security Administration and funded by the U.S. Treasury. (In other words, the Social Security Administration does not use its own collected funds for the SSI program.) If you are under the age of 65, completely disabled and do not have the ability to secure employment due to your disability, you likely qualify for SSI. Additional determinants must also be assessed, such as your total countable assets (which cannot amount to more than $2000, or $3000 if you are married). Under Ohio social security law, your home and a single vehicle can be withheld from your countable assets.
If you are over the age of 65 and fall into the above-described circumstances, you are likely eligible for SSI. However, in some cases, those over 65 may be granted SSI without complete disability. A Cincinnati social security attorney—such as those at our Clements, Taylor, Butkovich & Cohen offices—can help you determine your eligibility and process your application.