Date & Time: May 20, 2026 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital benefit for extremely low-income older adults or people with disabilities who cannot work enough to meet their basic needs. The eligibility requirements and rules governing the program are complicated and confusing. Becoming familiar with the rules will help advocates ensure eligible clients can get benefits and keep them.
This webinar will explain the benefits SSI provides, how SSI differs from other Social Security benefits, the eligibility requirements for the program, and strategies to prevent individuals from having their benefits incorrectly reduced or terminated. This webinar will be most useful to aging, disability, and legal aid providers and advocates who work with individuals who might be eligible for SSI.
After viewing this training, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize and explain the difference between SSI and Social Security benefits;
- Identify individuals likely to qualify for SSI; and
- Assess potential obstacles to SSI eligibility.
Closed captioning will be available. Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early in order to secure your place for the live presentation on Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and available for later viewing. If you would like to request ASL interpretation or have other accessibility related questions, please email trainings@justiceinaging.org at least one week in advance. We are unable to provide CEUs or other certifications. Thank you for understanding.
Free Training from Justice in Aging: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics
