Can you live in US territories with SSI?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal benefit program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are over age 65, disabled, or blind. SSI payments are made by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

SSI is a federal program, so it is available to residents of all US states and territories. This includes Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

However, there are some differences in the SSI program in US territories compared to the states.

For example, the maximum SSI payment in US territories is lower than the maximum payment in the states. The income and resource limits for SSI eligibility are also lower in the US territories.

In addition, there are some specific eligibility requirements for SSI in the US territories. For example, in Puerto Rico, you must be a US citizen or a qualified non-citizen to receive SSI. You must also have lived in Puerto Rico for at least 30 months out of the 36 months before you apply for SSI.

If you are living in a US territory and you think you may be eligible for SSI, you can apply for SSI by contacting your local Social Security office. The SSA will determine if you are eligible for SSI and will help you apply for benefits if you are eligible.