Check if you meet SSI eligibility requirements
Gather needed documents
Apply online at the Social Security Administration website
Call the Social Security Administration to start your application
Visit your local Social Security office to apply in person
Complete the SSI application forms
Provide medical, income, resource, and living arrangement information
Submit any requested supporting documents
Attend any required interviews or appointments
Wait for the Social Security Administration decision
Respond quickly to any follow-up requests from the Social Security Administration