It is possible to get a larger check from Supplemental Security Income. In order to do so, we must know the requirements imposed by the United States Social Security Administration. Knowing these details will give us a better chance of knowing what the final check will be each month.
There are two main requirements to obtain Supplemental Security Income each month. The first requirement can be divided into two different parts. You must belong to one of these groups:
- Be 65 years of age or older.
- Have a disability.
It does not matter which group you belong to, as both can apply for Supplemental Security Income. Also, you do not have to be collecting Social Security benefits to qualify for the monthly SSI check. The two benefits are compatible, but they are not mandatory.
On the other hand, the second requirement is low monthly income. And this is where the possibility of increasing our monthly Supplemental Security Income check comes in. While it is possible to increase it, getting the news that you have a larger SSI may not be the best news.
The monthly SSI check is larger for people who have lower monthly requirements. This means that the less money we have, the higher our SSI benefit will be. For that reason, having less monthly income is necessary to increase the check.
So, the answer is yes, but it is not good news to receive a larger SSI check. Still, it is a relief to know that we can count on up to $914 a month in Supplemental Security Income if we need it.