Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides a minimum monthly income to persons with limited income and resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or have other disabilities. Eligibility is based on income and assets. The Social Security office provides information about the program, takes applications, and helps file claims.
You may be eligible for TennCare (Medicaid) if you receive SSI now—or if you do not receive SSI now, but you received both Social Security and SSI in at least one month after April 1977. See medical information and financing for TennCare application information. Legal Aid of East TN has information about this eligibility.
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