Program
Supplemental Security Income / State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP)
Verified · October 23, 2026
SSI pays monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability; children with disabilities or who are blind may also get SSI. California is listed by SSA among the states whose supplement SSA administers, which is the SSP part of SSI/SSP in California.
- Organization
- Social Security Administration
- Hours
- 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (SSA disability application page); TTY 1-800-325-0778 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Who qualifies
- To get SSI you must be at least 65 years old, blind, or have a disability, and have limited income and resources; you must be a U.S. citizen or national, or a noncitizen in certain classifications, and reside in one of the 50 states, DC, or the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Income limits
- Effective January 1, 2026, the federal benefit rate is $994 for an individual and $1,491 for a couple; state supplemental amounts vary based on income, living arrangements, and other factors (SSA page wording).
- How to apply
- Apply for disability benefits online or by calling 1-800-772-1213; SSA representatives can make an appointment for you to apply (SSA disability page).
- Last verified
- October 23, 2026
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