Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans

Objective

To pay a special benefit to certain World War II veterans, who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and meet other specified criteria for each month that they reside outside of the United States.

Who Can Apply

• Individual/Family

Age 65 or older on December 14, 1999; World War II veteran (including Filipino World War II veterans of organized guerrilla forces under U.S. auspices); eligible for SSI benefits for December 1999 and the month the SVB application was filed; and, have other benefit income less than 75 percent of the SSI federal benefit rate. For 2023, 75 percent of the SSI federal benefit rate is $685.50.

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family
• Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents

Benefits are paid to certain World War II veterans meeting the criteria specified under Applicant Eligibility. Credentials/Documentation

Assistance Types

• Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use
• Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use

Program Contact

samantha.rinker@ssa.gov
410-966-0494