Online SSI claims now possible effective March 25, 2017 – for some people

Certain applicants may now apply online for SSI (supplemental security income) benefits if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Age 18-64;
• Resides in 1 of 50 states, the District of Columbia or the common wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;
• Alleges a disability but not blindness;
• Never married; and
• Claimant’s social security number does not exist in any SSI system (have not previously applied for SSI benefits)