SC Thrive supports trained SSI/SSDI Specialists at select Partner Sites in South Carolina.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
What is SSI?
SSI provides monthly payments to people who have limited income, are 65 or older, are totally or partially blind or have a condition that keeps them from working. The condition must be expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Who can receive SSI?
- Applicants must have a physical or mental impairment that has lasted or will last continuously for 12 months or more or result in death.
- Applicants must meet income and asset eligibility requirements.
- People 65 or older may qualify.
- People who are partially blind or have a condition that keeps them from working may qualify.
- Applicants must have a physical or mental impairment that has lasted or will last continuously for 12 months or more or result in death.
- Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements.
- Applicants must meet work history eligibility requirements.