Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in California

If you get disability benefits and are working or want to work, Social Security has good news for you. Our work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help. Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments.

And, if you can’t continue working because of your medical condition, your benefits can start again — and you may not have to file a new application.

Work incentives include:

• Cash benefits that continue, for a time, while you work.

• Medicare or Medicaid benefits that continue while you work.

• Help with education, training, and rehabilitation to start a new line of work. Social Security and SSI have different rules.

Other social services

People who qualify for SSI are often eligible for additional programs and services provided by their local county health or human services office. These other services or benefits may include:

• A special allowance for assistance dogs for people who are blind or who have a disability.

• Certain domestic and personal care services provided to eligible people who are of advanced age, blind, or who can’t perform the services themselves.

These are people who can’t safely remain in their own homes unless such services are provided.

• Protective services.

For more information, contact your local county health or human services office.

Monthly SSI payment amounts

The table on the back of this page lists the combined federal and state payment amounts. Not all SSI recipients get the maximum amount. Your payment may be lower if you have other income.

Social Security Administration

Publication No. 05-11125 January 2022 (Recycle prior editions) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in California Produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense