Low-income seniors who are eligible for SSI payments, which are handled through the federal Social Security program, might also be eligible for supplemental SSI payments from the state of Kentucky. The amount of your optional SSI supplement payment varies, depending on your income. The state sets a standard for the total amount of SSI payments. Then, to determine if you qualify for supplemental SSI payments, the amount of your SSI payment and any other monthly income you have is deducted from the set standard. If your income is still below the state's standard, they supplement your income with supplemental SSI payments.
Personal care homes must accept the total of optional state supplement and SSI payment less a $60 personal needs allowance as payment for room and board.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Receive monthly SSI payments
- Fall below the state's pre-set monthly income standards.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, you should contact your local offices of Social Security
IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind, not all assisted living facilities in Kentucky accept the same form of payment. There are some communities who might not accept a Medicaid waiver or supplemental SSI payment. Because of this, you should check with your assisted living community to see what type of payments they do accept before applying for assistance. It's also a good idea to ask if your community offers discounted monthly rates for low-income seniors.