I'm receiving Social Security benefits but don't know which one I'm 62 I've been receiving benefits for 6 years can I also apply for SSI? I get 775.00 mo.

Hi,

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs based benefit for people who are blind, disabled or age 65 or older. If you've been receiving Social Security benefits for the past 6 years and are now age 62, you must be receiving some type of disability benefit. Therefore, you would also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if your income and resources are low enough to qualify.

If $775 is the gross monthly amount of your Social Security an you have no other income, then you may be able to qualify for a small amount of SSI benefits if you don't have more than $2000 in assets, excluding the value of your home and one vehicle. If you think that you may qualify for SSI, you can contact Social Security to file an application.

Best, Jerry