Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly benefit for Americans with limited income or resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a qualifying disability. Even children with a qualifying disability can be eligible to receive monthly SSI payments. You can apply for SSI online or in person at the local Social Security office. Adults who are eligible for SSI typically do not earn more than $2,019 (£1,499) in monthly wages.
The maximum monthly SSI payment for eligible individuals for 2025 is $967 (£718), while eligible couples can receive $1,450 (£1,076), according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
