Every month, more than 70 million older adults receive Social Security benefits intended for both retirees and people insured in the entity's social programs, such as Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

In the case of the SSI program, according to the entity, it is intended for retirees under 65 years of age with income of up to $2,000 per month, as well as elderly adults with disabilities with low income or resources or children with disabilities.

In this sense, the requirements to be able to request financial aid from this program are:

As for children, they must be under 18 years of age, live in a low-income or low-income household, and have some physical or mental condition that limits their daily activities.

To apply, you will need to collect all your personal documentation, such as income, financial resources, medical history. The process can be started online through the portal website and schedule an interview appointment with an SSI specialist to evaluate the documentation.

Once the application is approved, payments will begin to be sent on the first days of each month with amounts ranging from $900 for individuals and $1,800 for couples. For more information, visit the SSA website.