Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Next Steps

Learn More about SSI

You can find more information about SSI:

Ticket to Work

Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program helps people with disabilities who get Social Security benefits re-enter the workforce and become more independent. The Ticket to Work Program offers free access to employment-related services, such as training, transportation, and vocational rehabilitation. You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

Get Help with Your Benefits

A trained benefits expert can help you understand your benefits programs. Exactly who you need to contact depends on your situation and the benefits you get.

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Apply for SSI

You can apply for SSI:

  • Online (which starts the application process immediately)
  • By calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) to make an appointment to apply either:

If your SSI application is denied and you want a referral to a lawyer or other representative to help with your appeal, contact Equip for Equality (EFE) or the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR).

When you apply for SSI, be sure also apply for state benefits, including Medicaid, SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD). You can apply:

The ABE website answers frequently asked questions, including explaining what information you'll need to fill out an application.

Talk to an SSI Expert

If you have questions about SSI and need to talk with somebody, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) or visit your local Social Security office.

If you want to ask about how work might affect your SSI benefits, try contacting:

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