nsylvania, and New York. According to the United States Census 2000, the population for California was 33,871,648, the population for Texas was 20,851,054, the population for New York was 18,976,457, the population for Florida was 15,982,378, and the population for Illinois was 12,419,293. These states were the five most populous states in 2000. The most populous states had the most SSI federal payments and the least populous states had the least SSI federal payments. Another reason why SSI payments are higher in those states is because the number of SSI disabled recipients is higher than all of the other states. In December of 2000, California had the highest number of disabled recipients, which was 760,995 followed by New York with 484,262 disabled recipients. The long-term growth of the SSI program has occurred because of an increase in the number of disabled recipients, most of whom are under age 65.The Supplemental Security program provides critical financial support to those in our society whose needs are greatest. The eligibility criteria is strict to ensure that only the ones that are in need receive payments. By evidence of the map, the states with the greatest amount of SSI federal payments had the largest population. SSI continues to grow to help those that really need it. ...
