Does everybody know what SSI is?

Yes. SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is the federal welfare program for the poor who are blind, disabled or over age 64. Benefits are paid out of general tax revenues and beginning January, 1974 the program has been administered by Social Security; previously it was called Aid for the Blind, Disabled or Aged and was managed by the county/state welfare offices.

The maximum SSI benefit is $698 although there are some states which supplement SSI. The entitled individuals countable income and resources (assets), including that of the spouse or parents if under age 18, must be within certain limits in order to be entitled. Unlike social security there are no benefits payable to the spouse or children of the entitled individual unless they too are blind, disabled or over age 64.

Many people know what it is. Most, who come to this board. It's Supplemental Security Income, a program within the Social Security Administration. What do you want to know about it?