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Show People applying for SSI can help speed up claims People who plan to apply for supplemental security income in-come (SSI) payments can help speed the processing of their claim, John Wainwright, social so-cial security district manager in Grand Junction, said today. SSI payments are made to people who are age 65 and over, or blind, or disabled and who don't own much property or have much income. SSI is administered by social security. secur-ity. They can help by getting together material to support their claim before they contact con-tact a social security office to apply. Wainwright suggested that people get the following kinds of information together first: Proof of age, unless the person already gets social security benefits. The person's latest tax bill or assessment notice if the person owns real property other than his or her own home. Names of any persons who help support the applicant and the amount of money provided. provid-ed. Bank books, stock certificates, certifi-cates, and bonds. Motor vehicle registration. Proof of pensions and annuities. annui-ties. A copy of the person's most recent tax return if self-employed. If blind or disabled, a list of the doctors, hospitals, or clin- ics where treated. A person can apply for SSI payments at any social security secur-ity office. The basic Federal SSI payment is $177.80 a month for an individual and $2b6.70 for an eligible couple. Not everyone gets this much, however, because most other income causes the SSI payment pay-ment to be reduced. The value of a person's real and personal property may have an effect on eligibility. Not all property counts, though. A person's home doesn't count and neither does a car of reasonable value, nor small life insurance policies. Property that does count includes savings accounts, stocks, bonds, jewelry, and other valuables. If the value of this kind of property is more than $1,500 for an individual or more than $2,250 for a couple, SSI payments cannot be made. Persons who want more information about SSI can contact the Grand Junction social security office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is located at 101 S. Third Street, and the telephone number is 242-6116. Mr. Herman Frame, social security representative, will be in Moab at the Employment Employ-ment Office on September 20, 1977 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. |