SSI for Homeless Persons

Fact Sheet

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are a critical part of the social safety net for low income disabled people without a significant work history.  Receipt of SSI can allow previously homeless persons to obtain housing and Medicaid health care coverage.

While homeless persons face many barriers in accessing the SSI program, they do have significant rights under Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and regulations. 

This document contains information about enforcing homeless persons rights to SSI.  You do not have to be an attorney to help a client with a SSI problem!

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