Social Security iClaim Simplifies SSI Applications
Topic: U.S. Social Security
Author: U.S. Social Security Administration
Published: 2024/08/29
Publication Type: Announcement
Contents: Summary – Introduction – Main – Related
Synopsis: U.S. Social Security iClaim process aims to simplify application processes for those with disabilities and the elderly with low or no income. The rollout of the iClaim expansion will generally be available to first-time applicants between 18 and almost 65 who never married and are concurrently applying for Social Security benefits and SSI. A goal of the second phase is to expand this to all applicants. Subsequent SSI simplification steps will incorporate lessons learned from the iClaim expansion into in-person, phone, mobile, and paper-based processes for SSI applications. The agency plans to develop a separate simplified child SSI application.
Introduction
The U.S. Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income and resources.
Main Digest
The initial step – known as iClaim expansion – aims to establish a fully online, [...]