The Social Security Administration is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Supplemental Security Income Program. That's 50 years of connecting approximately 7.5 million low-income people and 1 million children with disabilities to the monthly benefit they need for necessities like rent, food, clothing, and medicine.

Jack Myers, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration explains the SSI Program's goal is to air aged, blind, and individuals with disabilities with very limited income and resources.

For the future of the SSI Program, Myers says that SSA Commissioner Martin O'Malley announced new ways to remove barriers for people looking to receive SSI.

Myers takes the opportunity to warn of scams specifically targeting the SSA as fraudsters continue to come after citizens' information and money.

More information about SSI can be found at www.ssa.gov/ssi.

Jack Myers appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.