SSI financial and age/disability screening

SSI financial and age/disability screening Qualifications and requirements: SSI considers limited income/resources plus qualifying disability, blindness or age 65 or older. Children and adults have different disability and household-income questions; additional noncitizen rules apply. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Preparation list: Income/resources and living arrangements; Preparation list: Medical/provider details when applying based on disability/blindness Exceptions and checks: Income/resource exclusions exist; a gross dollar amount alone cannot determine eligibility. Questions to ask: Is the applicant a child, adult under 65 or 65 or older?; Whose income is counted and which exclusions apply? Next steps: Ask SSA to screen SSI and other relevant benefits.; Check current limits/exclusions and required change reporting with SSA. Limits: Source-based preparation guidance, not an eligibility determination. The court, agency or funder applies current rules to your facts. County routing does not confirm local openings or provider availability.