if i have not worked for a number of years can i still receive ssi?

Question

i've worked but not steady.

Answer 1

There are 2 programs, SSI, which is for people like yourself that haven't worked much and SSDI. SSDI is for people who do have enough credits and their payment is based on their income history.

The max payment for SSI is 623 dollars a month for 2007, it's pretty impossible to live on that alone.

You also need to be found disabled according to their standards. Here are some links for you.

http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify5.htm
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/listing-impairments.htm

Answer 2

Yes, if you meet the other requirements. SSI is a federal means-test program for those who are either aged, blind, or disabled. By means-test, it means you have to have low income and assets to qualify.

SSI is administered by the Social Security Administration, but unlike social security benefits there is no work-history requirement.

Answer 3

yes you can