Supplemental Security Income (SSI) These benefits are for people who are blind, elderly and people with disabilities who have limited income and resources. To receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need to prove that you have a disability and that you have limited income.
If you are seeking assistance for an older adult, and calling from Florida, please call 1-800-96-ELDER.
Eligible Florida families must meet the following requirements: • Be U.S. citizens or qualified noncitizens, • Be legal residents of the state, • Be a family with a minor child living with a custodial parent or caretaker relative or a pregnant woman, and • Must earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level.
The $3000 senior assistance program is government-funded support focused on providing financial assistance to senior citizens to cover various expenses and give them a secure & comfortable lifestyle.
Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 - DOEA.
Depending on the medical assessments conducted by the Department of Elder Affairs, seniors may be eligible for a wide range of supports, such as nursing home care, dental care, prescription drugs, transportation and homemaker services.
Information regarding elder services and activities is available through the Elder Helpline Information and Assistance service within each Florida County.
If you are calling from outside Southwest Florida, please call the statewide Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER. Outside the state of Florida, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.