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lex_advoc
05-12-2008, 01:30 PM
Under federal law on social security system, the poor, the unemployed and the disabled are provided assistance through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This benefit is funded by general tax revenues and given as cash to eligible individuals to help them meet their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to receive SSI benefits, an individual must prove the following: