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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources. The program is paid for by general tax revenues -- not from the Social Security funds. The benefit amount is based on Federal and State laws which consider where you live, who lives with you and what income you receive.</li> | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources. The program is paid for by general tax revenues -- not from the Social Security funds. The benefit amount is based on Federal and State laws which consider where you live, who lives with you and what income you receive.</li> | ||
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- Q. What is the difference between SSA and SSI?
- Social Security benefits (SSA) is a benefit program that is an “entitlement” program. This means that workers, employers and the self-employed pay for the benefits with their Social Security taxes. Agents can submit this program under the 135%/150% Low Income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program for people with limited income and resources. The program is paid for by general tax revenues -- not from the Social Security funds. The benefit amount is based on Federal and State laws which consider where you live, who lives with you and what income you receive.
- Q. What do i do if the applicant's name on the eligiblity documentaion does not match the ID?
- The applicant must submit additional proof of identification.
- Q. Is a P.O. Box address acceptable for residential address?
- No, the applicant must provide their home/residential address on the application.
- Q. What is a household?
- a. A household is defined, for purposes of the Lifeline Program, as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses.
- Q. Can more than one person apply for the lifeline program if they are within the same economic household?
- No, the Lifeline Service is available for only one line per household.
