Supplemental Security Income
/ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈɪnkʌm/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal program providing cash assistance to aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources, intended to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
She applied for Supplemental Security Income to help cover her living expenses due to disability.
Forms
- supplemental security income
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Commentary
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is means-tested and distinct from Social Security Retirement benefits; legal definitions often emphasize eligibility criteria and federal-state administration nuances.
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