Editing Supplemental Security Income (section)

==Benefits in addition to SSI==
Once an individual qualifies for Supplemental Security Income they automatically become eligible for several other assistance programs as allowed by Federal and State law. An SSI recipient can receive benefits from all programs listed and they serve as a safety net for those on the program.

*[[Medicaid]] In order to help with the purchase of medicine and hospital care for the aged, blind, and disabled.
*[[Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program|Food Stamps]] (SNAP) for the purchase of food. Depends on the individual's state of residence on how much they may receive in food stamps.
*[[Section 8 (housing)|Housing choice voucher program]], more commonly known as HUD Section 8. SSI recipients automatically are entitled to Section 8 Housing as they meet the low income criteria yet they have to be approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
*[[Ticket to Work]] All SSI beneficiaries ages 18–64 interested in working are eligible for free employment support services through the Social Security Administration.

In addition, SSI recipients who are eligible for Medicare receive assistance in covering out-of-pocket medical expenses through the Medicare Savings Programs and the Extra Help Program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Medicare Savings Programs {{!}} Medicare |url=https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-savings-programs |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=www.medicare.gov}}</ref>