Not all of a person's property or income is counted. Specifically, SSI does not count the value of a home and often not a car, when determining financial eligibility. Generally, if a person is given food, clothing, or shelter without repayment responsibility, then SSI is reduced or eliminated. What the SSI Recipient Receives . Further, the SSI recipient is entitled to mediccaid health insurance, which generally provides basic health insurance without co-payment or deductible responsibility.
Most states have a small financial supplement which is paid monthly or annually.
To summarize, the successful SSI applicant receives a monthly check, potentially retroactive benefits, health insurance, and a small state check. However, filing an SSI application is not enough. You must also file for health insurance and the state supplement with the State of Oregon. The safest way to apply for SSI is to go to any social security district office in person. If they cannot take your application at that time, then you should ask for written proof that you attempted to apply while you were there, and then follow through with the instructions given to you for applying at a later date.