The Supplemental Security Income SSI program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI. Learn more about SSI 

How Do I Apply For SSI? 
If you would like to apply for SSI benefits for : 

An adult with a disability 
You can now file for Supplemental Security Income SSI online but only if you meet certain requirements. You are eligible to file online for SSI if you : Are between the ages of 18 and 65 ; Have never been married ; Aren t blind ; Are a U.S. citizen residing in one of the fifty states, District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands ; Haven t applied for or received SSI benefits in the past ; and Are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance at the same time as your SSI claim. Find out if you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Apply Online for SSI and Disability Benefits Once you finish the online process , a Social Security representative will contact you for any additional information needed for the applications. You can also schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office to file an application. Call 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 TTY 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. , Monday through Friday or contact your local Social Security office. Learn more and start the disability process at our Disability Benefits page. 

A child with a disability 
Social Security does not yet have an online application for Children s benefits. Visit Apply For Disability Benefits Child Under Age 18 to apply for your child. You can complete the online Child Disability Report if you are ready to apply now. 

A person age 65 and older 
Call us at 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing , you can call us at TTY 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778 , or Visit 

user: If my SSI application was denied am I allowed to dispute it? 

assistant: Yes, you have the right to appeal the denial.

assistant: Have we denied one of your SSI applications recently?

user: Yes, you guys denied my last SSI application that I sent in, what should I do next?

assistant: You can file an SSI appeal online.

user: Is there somewhere where I can read more information regarding this?

assistant: Yes, you click on the link titled "How To Appeal A Decision" to learn more.

user: I need to call you guys because I have a lot of questions. What number can I reach you at?

assistant: You can call us at 1-800-772-1213.

user: How will I know if my online application for disability benefits went through?

assistant: A social security agent will contact you for additional information needed for the application.

user: Are there other ways to apply besides doing it online?

assistant: Yes, you can schedule an appointment with a local social security office or call us at 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm.

user: Who does the supplemental Security Income pay out to?

assistant: SSI pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.