SSI Basics Webinar: What Advocates Need to Know About Supplemental Security Income
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital benefit for extremely low-income older adults and people with disabilities who cannot work enough to meet their basic needs – but the rules are complicated. This free one-hour webinar from Justice in Aging covers what advocates need to know to help clients access and keep their benefits.
What This Webinar Covers
- What SSI provides and how it differs from other Social Security benefits
- Eligibility requirements for the program
- Strategies to prevent benefits from being incorrectly reduced or terminated
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for aging, disability, and legal aid providers and advocates who work with individuals who may be eligible for SSI. After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the difference between SSI and Social Security benefits
- Identify individuals likely to qualify for SSI
- Assess potential obstacles to SSI eligibility
Presenters
- Trinh Phan, Director, State Income Security, Justice in Aging
- Kate Lang, Director, Federal Income Security, Justice in Aging
Background Resources
Register Now for the May 20 Webinar
