| Term | State Administered SSI Supplement Programs |
|---|---|
| Code | NL-1000.2400-800 |
| Definition | State funded and administered programs that provide supplementary income for individuals who are age 65 and older, blind or have another disability and, in most cases, are receiving other forms of basic maintenance in situations where the authorizing agent considers the primary award to be inadequate. In many states, individuals must be receiving income through SSI in order to be eligible though in some jurisdictions, individuals receiving income from other sources such as Social Security or Veteran benefits or are eligible for SSI in all areas except for income also qualify. |
| Created | 5/13/03 |
| Changed | 1/26/11 |
| Use References |
State Income Supplement State Supplement Programs |
| See Also References |
SSI (NL-1000.8100) |
| External Classification Terms |
Financial (ACH F-01) Government & Public Administration (NTE W20) Income Support/Assistance (AIRS IC-330) Income Support/Financial Assistance (CAN IC-330) Public Assistance (NPC W08.03) |
| Related Concepts |
Blindness/Visual Impairments Disabilities Financial Services/Benefits Long Term Care Named Programs Older Adults U.S. Services/Targets |
| Facet | Named Programs |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | "A Desktop Guide To SSI Eligibility Requirements", SSA Publication No. 05-11001, January 2001, Social Security Administration website, http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps4345/11001.html
"Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) Program", California Department of Social Services website, http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/Supplement_176.htm |
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