If I'm qualified for SSI, what other programs are available to me?

When applying for SSI, ask your social security office about accessing these other benefits.

• Medical Coverage: Medicaid coverage for hospital, doctor visits, lab tests, and more is administered by your state Medicaid office. 
• Food Assistance: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP), which is the new name for Food Stamps, helps individuals with limited resources buy food.  It is administered by state and local agencies.
• Housing Assistance: Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher Program) provides low-income housing assistance.

Additional Resources

• Information on fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome 
• Watch FD/MAS Alliance videos about Federal Disability Benefit Programs
• Learn the difference between SSI and SSDI
• Find your local social security office in this directory Social Security Disability Website
• AARP Social Security Resource Center/Disability Benefits
• Slides from Disability Benefits 101
• Slides for Disability Benefits 102: Working While on Benefits
• Benefits Planning Calendar (per slide 34 of Disability Benefits 102)

FD/MAS Alliance is a recipient of the Financial Advocacy in RARE Impact Grant sponsored by Global Genes.  Thanks to this award, FD/MAS Financial Literacy 101 is made possible.  We thank Michael Beloff, CFP®, ChSNC® Belvedere Wealth Partners, for donating his time and financial expertise and Caroline Fuchs, CAE, for contributing her time, communications, and digital strategy expertise to the FD/MAS community for this resource.