Who may get SSI benefits.

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]