About SSI Collect

SSI Collect is an independent guide to Supplemental Security Income in the United States.

Why it exists

Many people who could benefit from SSI find the official language hard going. Others are helping a parent, child or friend and do not know where to begin. We translate the general process into clear steps and checklists.

What we are, and are not

• We are a general information guide.
• We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with one.
• We do not process applications or make decisions on claims.
• We do not give legal advice. For your specific case, talk to the agency that runs SSI, a legal aid group or a qualified advocate.

How we write

Short sentences. Defined terms. No fear and no false hope. Rules change and every case is different, so we stick to the general shape and point you to the right questions to ask.

Start with SSI basics or the common questions.