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This document provides information about several government assistance programs for people with limited income and resources, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), and more. It summarizes eligibility requirements and explains that people may qualify for multiple programs depending on their individual circumstances. Contact information and links are provided for learning more about each specific program.

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Limited Earner

This document provides information about several government assistance programs for people with limited income and resources, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), and more. It summarizes eligibility requirements and explains that people may qualify for multiple programs depending on their individual circumstances. Contact information and links are provided for learning more about each specific program.

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Supplemental Security Income

And Other Benefits ssa.gov


Information For People With Limited Earnings

This fact sheet provides information about Supplemental Security Income, Social Security
benefits, and other programs and resources that may be useful to you and your family.

You may qualify for Supplemental Security Income


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program that provides monthly payments
to people who have limited or no income and few or no resources (things you own), and who
are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. You may be able to receive SSI payments if your Social
Security retirement or disability benefit amount is below a certain level, or if you do not qualify for
these benefits on your own record or that of your current, former, or deceased spouse. Learn
more at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11000.pdf.

You may qualify for Social Security benefits


Even if you receive SSI, you may qualify for Social Security retirement benefits based on your
earnings record. You can find personalized estimates of your Social Security benefits on your
Social Security Statement at myaccount.ssa.gov. If you are married, divorced, or widowed,
you may qualify for a higher benefit on your spouse’s record. Learn more about Social Security
retirement benefits at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10035.pdf and Social Security survivors benefits at
ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10084.pdf.
We also provide Social Security benefits for people with disabilities. Learn more about disability
benefits at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10029.pdf.

Your children may qualify for benefits


If you receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits, your minor children may also qualify
for a benefit on your record. Your adult children who have a disability that began before age 22
may also qualify for benefits. Learn more at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10085.pdf.
Your minor children who have a disability may also qualify for SSI payments. Learn more
at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf.

You may qualify for help buying food


The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps,
helps people with limited income buy nutritious food. Although SNAP is a federal program,
state agencies run the program through local offices. You may be eligible to receive SNAP
benefits if you meet certain income and resource requirements. Learn more
at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10101.pdf.
You may get help with health care costs
Medicare

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, certain people
under age 65 with disabilities, and people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent
kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). Even if you do not plan to retire by age 65,
consider applying for Medicare to avoid a lifelong monthly Medicare penalty later. Learn more
at ssa.gov/myaccount/assets/materials/medicare-ready.pdf.
Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs are available in some states for people with limited income and
resources. If you qualify, your state may pay your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part
B (Medical Insurance) premiums and, in some cases, other out-of-pocket medical expenses, such
as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. For more information, contact your state medical
assistance (Medicaid) office or State Health Insurance Assistance Program. You can look up the
telephone numbers of your state’s offices online at Medicare.gov/talk-to-someone.
Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs

You may be able to receive Extra Help that can help pay Medicare prescription drug coverage
(Part D) deductibles, premiums, and copayments. This Extra Help is available to people who
have Medicare prescription drug coverage and have limited income and resources. Learn more
at ssa.gov/extrahelp.
Medicaid

Medicaid is a jointly funded, federal-state health insurance program that provides health
coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with
disabilities. If you receive SSI, you may be eligible for Medicaid. Learn more about qualifying for
Medicaid at ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/medicaid.htm. For general information on Medicaid,
visit Medicaid.gov.

Let us help you find benefits


The Social Security Administration is committed to helping you navigate your benefit options. The
Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool is a convenient way to find potential benefits that may best fit
your situation. Learn more at ssabest.benefits.gov.

With you throughout life’s journey


Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. Review your
personalized Social Security Statement online at myaccount.ssa.gov.
Social Security Administration | Publication No. 05-10710 | April 2022 | Produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense

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