Income Assistance Programs

Supplemental Security  Income (SSI):

SSI provides monthly cash assistance to  disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.  SSI benefits are also available to people over the age of 65 who meet financial eligibility.  SSI provides cash benefits to meet basic needs of food, shelter and clothing. To be eligible, a beneficiary has to meet both the income and asset guidelines.  The SSI maximum benefit for 2010 is $674 per month.

For further information about this program, please contact the Social Security Administration office located closest to you  or click here.  If you need additional assistance, call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422. 

• Social Security Administration
  3885 Main Street
  Bridgeport, CT 06606
  (866) 331-6399
  (800) 772-1213  

• Social Security Administration
  2 Landmark Square
  Stamford, CT 06901
  (203) 359-0030

Connecticut Supplemental Income Program:

A program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS) in Connecticut. It provides additional cash assistance beyond the Federal SSI amount. However, the actual receipt of SSI is not required. For example, if a person receives a low monthly Social Security benefit, private pension, veteran's benefits, or limited income from other source, he/she may still qualify for the State Supplement Program. To qualify, the person must be 65 years of age or older, blind or disabled. In addition, he/she has to meet both the income and assets guidelines. For further information about this program, click here.


Or contact the Department of Social Services located closest to you :

• Department of Social Services
  925 Housatonic Avenue
  Bridgeport, CT 06606
  (203) 551-2700
   
• Department of Social Services
  1642 Bedford Street
  Stamford, CT 06905
  (203) 251-9300

If you need additional assistance, call CHOICES  at 1 (800) 994-9422.