§ 416.202. Who may get SSI benefits.

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You are eligible for SSI benefits if you meet all of the following requirements:

(a)You are—

(1)Aged 65 or older (subpart H);

(2)Blind (subpart I); or

(3)Disabled (subpart I).

(b)You are a resident of the United States (§ 416.1603), and—

(1)A citizen or a national of the United States (§ 416.1610);

(2)An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States (§ 416.1615);

(3)An alien permanently residing in the United States under color of law (§ 416.1618); or

(4)A child of armed forces personnel living overseas as described in § 416.216.

(c)You do not have more income than is permitted (subparts K and D).

(d)You do not have more resources than are permitted (subpart L).

(e)[Reserved]

(f)You are not—

(1)Fleeing to avoid prosecution for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which you flee (or which, in the case of the State of New Jersey, is a high misdemeanor under the laws of that State);

(2)Fleeing to avoid custody or confinement after conviction for a crime, or an attempt to commit a crime, which is a felony under the laws of the place from which you flee (or which, in the case of the State of New Jersey, is a high misdemeanor under the laws of that State); or

(3)Violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under Federal or State law.

(g)You file an application for SSI benefits (subpart C). [47 FR 3103, Jan. 22, 1982, as amended at 58 FR 4897, Jan. 19, 1993; 60 FR 8149, Feb. 10, 1995; 61 FR 10277, Mar. 13, 1996; 65 FR 40495, June 30, 2000; 91 FR 16830, Apr. 3, 2026]

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