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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offered by Social Security Administration in Downtown Seattle

915 2nd Avenue, Suite 901, Seattle, WA 98174

Located on the 9th floor of the Jackson Federal Building, on 2nd Ave between Madison and Marion.  Circulator Bus Stop 3. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

SSI benefits are paid to eligible low-income clients, ages 65 and older or younger than age 65 and are blind or disabled. WASHCAP is for SSI recipients who:   -  Are at least 18 years old.   -  Do not have earned income. -  Live alone or buy and fix food apart from others who live in the home
Office: M-F, 9am-4pm. Toll Free Number: M-F, 7am-7pm.
(800) 772-1213

Voice - WASHCAP: 1-877-380-5784

https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/ssi.html

Interpreter services

Call to schedule an appointment at a local office or apply online. Applicants for SSI will be asked if they want to apply for food benefits, and may choose the Basic Food Benefits plan or WASHCAP (Washington State Combined Application Program) benefits.

None.

King, WA

Description

Provides monthly checks to people who are elderly, disabled and/or blind and meet other program eligibility guidelines.   The basic monthly check is the same in all states; some states add money to the basic rate. Recipients are also eligible for WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and may be eligible for Social Security and food benefits.   WASHCAP (Washington State Combined Application Program) Applicants for SSI will be asked if they want to apply for food benefits and may choose the Basic Food Benefits plan or WASHCAP benefits. WASHCAP is a joint effort between the Social Security Administration and DSHS to simplify the way food assistance is delivered to SSI recipients. WASHCAP recipients benefit because they -  Need only contact SSA to report changes in their circumstances -  Are certified for benefits for 36 months -  May receive a larger monthly benefit

Providing organization

Social Security Administration

Manages application and administration offices for federal Social Security programs that provide financial assistance to vulnerable adults.