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What You Need To Know When You Get SSI Benefits Publication Number 05-11011

This booklet, from the Social Security Administration web site is for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

  • The first part tells about your benefits and what you can expect from Social Security.
  • The second part tells what changes you must report.
  • The third part tells you how you can call Social Security toll free to conduct your Social Security business.
  • The fourth part tells how and when to report changes.
  • The fifth part explains some special rules for people who get SSI disability.
  • The sixth part of the booklet explains other things all SSI recipients should know, and the
  • last part provides additional information about SSI eligibility.
By: Social Security Administration
 
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This booklet is for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
  • The first part tells about your benefits and what you can expect from Social Security.
  • The second part tells what changes you must report.
  • The third part tells you how you can call Social Security toll free to conduct your Social Security business.
  • The fourth part tells how and when to report changes.
  • The fifth part explains some special rules for people who get SSI disability.
  • The sixth part of the booklet explains other things all SSI recipients should know, and the last part provides additional information about SSI eligibility. 
You might think that, because the disability application process is over and your benefits are about to start, you no longer have to worry about Social Security. But what should you do if your condition improves? Or what if you want to go back to work but are afraid of losing your benefits? Knowing the answers to these and other questions now will save you a great deal of time, inconvenience and maybe some money later. 
 
Please take a few minutes now to read the booklet. Then put it in a safe place and look at it now and then. This will help remind you to report any changes to us and remind you of things you should know.
 
By: Social Security Administration