SSI, MSA and GRH

Model showing SSI, a federal program, as overarching funding with MSA and a State program, as a supplement to it.

SSI, a federal program of the Social Security Administration, and MSA, a state-funded program, provide monthly payments to qualifying people for food, shelter, utilities, personal needs and other necessities.

MSA payments supplement SSI payments for those recipients whose SSI grant is below state standards.
Participants apply for SSI⁄MSA at the county social services office.
The county of residence determines the amount of the grant.
Participants can use SSI and MSA grants for living expenses only, not for program services.