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CFDA: 96.006: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Page 3 of 5 an aged, blind, or disabled individual and an eligible spouse. These rates became effective January 2002. The average Federal monthly benefit for January 2002 is $374. 96.006 RELATED PROGRAMS: . 93.560 Family Support Payments to States: Assistance Payments (AFDC); . 93.778 Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid); . 96.001 Social Security: Disability Insurance; . 96.002 Social Security: Retirement Insurance; . 96.003 Social Security: Special Benefits for Persons Aged 72 and Over; . 96.004 Social Security: Survivors Insurance; . 96.005 Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners. 96.006 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2001, an average of 6,385,000 persons per month were Federal Supplemental Security Income recipients. It is estimated that in fiscal year 2002, an average of 6,436,000 recipients will receive monthly cash benefits. During fiscal year 2003, the average number receiving payments is estimated to be 6,501,000 per month. Not included are those persons who receive only State supplementary payments, some of which are administered by the Social Security Administration for the States as part of the SSI program. 96.006 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO: Federal Agency: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (Home PlIge) Type of Assistance: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use; Direct Payments for Specified Use. Obligations: (Benefit Payments) These figures represent benefits actually paid, or expected to be paid. FY 01 $27,430,000,000; FY 02 est $31,252,000,000; and FY 03 est $32,384,000,000. Budget Account Number: 75-0406-0-1-609. Authorization: Social Security Act of 1935, Title XVI, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1381-1383f. Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Parts 401, 416, and 422. "SSI for Aged, Blind, and Disabled People" and other publications are available from any Social Security Office without charge. The Social Security internet address is http://www.ssa.gov and it includes copies of all disability-related laws, regulations, rulings, and free publications, as well as other information about Social Security programs. 96.006 INFO CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Consult Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Office of Public Inquiries, Room 4100, Annex, Social Security Adminimation, Baltimore, MD 21235. Phone: (410) 965-2736. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.ssa.gov http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfdalp96006.htm 1/2712003