supplemental security income
Definition
A United States government program that provides monthly cash payments to people with limited income and resources who are aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
A needs-based financial assistance initiative administered by the Social Security Administration, distinct from standard Social Security retirement benefits.
Examples
Navigating the bureaucratic labyrinth to secure supplemental security income requires the patience of a saint and the stamina of an ultramarathon runner.
My uncle treated his first supplemental security income payment with the same reverence usually reserved for winning a small lottery jackpot.
Applying for supplemental security income is the perfect hobby if you enjoy filling out enough paperwork to single-handedly sustain the entire global paper industry.