What is the SSI/SSP Program?
The SSI/SSP Program is a federal/state-funded public assistance program for aged, blind or disabled persons who have little or no income and resources. • How does the SSI/SSP Program work? If you apply for benefits due to disability or blindness and you have no medical source that will furnish your medical records, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send you to a doctor for a specific test or exam. SSA then reviews your medical information, verifies other aspects of your application (income, resources, etc.) and makes a decision on whether you qualify for benefits. In some cases, the disability determination process may take many months. If you are determined to be disabled, you will be paid for the months you were disabled while the determination process took place. After that, you will receive a benefit check each month for as long as you qualify. SSA will periodically reverify your eligibility. If you apply due to your age, SSA verifies your age and other aspects of your
