Another Way Social Security Helps Struggling Seniors

Did you know that there is more than one type of Social Security? While most people are familiar with retirement benefits, there is also Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a needs-based program that provides benefits to people with little or no income and few resources. Depending upon your circumstances, you may be eligible to collect both.

According to a Social Security Administration blog post, about 1.4 million low-income people aged 65 and older get both Social Security and SSI at the same time. In 2025, you may be eligible for SSI if your total income — including your Social Security benefit — is less than $987 per month. To find out if you are eligible go to the SSI website.

The Seniors Trust is committed to improving the financial well-being of America’s retirees through the passage of The Social Security Expansion Act. It will give retirees an immediate benefits increase of about $200 a month, a fair annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), increased minimum benefits, and will ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.