115-1          SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSISupplemental Security Income) program is designed to provide needy adults who are blind, disabled, or 65 years of age or older with the financial means to maintain their health, dignity, and independence.

The SSISupplemental Security Income program is federally-funded and is administered by the Social Security Administration. Most Adult Public Assistance (APAAdult Public Assistance) recipients receive monthly State benefits as a supplement to SSISupplemental Security Income or Social Security payments. For this reason, most person applying for APAAdult Public Assistance benefits must also apply for the federal benefits, although it is possible to receive APAAdult Public Assistance only.

The Social Security Administration has office in Ketchikan, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage. They also have an extensive travel schedule throughout Alaska which takes them to all villages at least annually.