July 21st, 2023 by WCBC Radio
The Social Security Administration wants to make sure Marylanders know about the Supplemental Security Income program. Social Security includes old-age, survivors, and disability insurance. Supplemental Security Income or S-S-I is a federal assistance program providing financial support to individuals with limited income and resources who are elderly, blind, or disabled, including children. In Maryland over 31-thousand people receive both S-S-I and an additional social security benefit. While the standard social security benefit is available to most retirees, some recipients may only qualify for partial benefits and may still fall below the federal poverty line. Abigail Zapote of the Social Security Administration says some people on social security also qualify for S-S-I…
