In 2019, minimum monthly base rate of $771. 

To find out what current and past year FBR rates were/are, go to https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/cola/SSIamts.html  

To find out more about how your state supplements the federal benefit rate, go to https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11015.pdf. 

Find out if Medicaid is automatic with SSI in your state. 

Part of two-part SSI eligibility test. 

Countable income and resources must be within SSI program limits. 

Other income, after subtracting income exclusions, gets subtracted from SSI base rate (i.e., federal benefit rate plus optional state supplement). 

SSI requires countable resource of no more than $2,000. 

For children under age 18, a part of the parent(s)’ income and resource may be counted to determine SSI eligibility and payment amount. 

At age 18, the SSI program no longer counts any part of the parent(s)’ income and resources. 

One of two medical reviews all SSI youth may face. 

Most recipients will face a medical CDR every 3 to 5 years. 

Reviewer will look at medical records and other relevant records (including educational records for a child under 18) to determine if there is medical improvement. 

Even if there is medical improvement, SSI will continue unless the improvement means the individual no longer meets the disability criteria. 

If the review results in a termination of benefits, a written notice goes to the recipient explaining appeal rights. 

One of two medical reviews all SSI youth may face. 

At age 18 the SSI beneficiary will have a redetermination to determine if he or she meets the adult standard of disability. 

Unlike the medical CDR which looks for medical improvement, the Age 18 Redetermination is considered a new, initial determination. 

If the review results in a termination of benefits, a written notice goes to the beneficiary explaining appeals right. 

An appeal is available if the medical CDR or Age 18 Redetermination results in a termination of benefits. 

The SSI applicant or beneficiary will get a notice of termination. 

The notice will explain how to appeal and the time limits for appealing (generally 60 days after getting the notice). 

The notice will explain how to request that SSI continues during the appeal and the time limits for doing so (generally 10 days after getting the notice). 

When the appeal goes to an administrative law judge (ALJ), SSI can continue until the ALJ issues a written decision.

Part of two-part SSI eligibility test. 

Adults must establish they cannot work at substantial level. 

Children under 18 must establish severe deficits in functional activities at school and at home. 

Both adults and children can establish disability or statutory blindness with medical evidence alone if they meet criteria for a listed impairment.  See https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm or https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/ChildhoodListings.htm.