### Question
How is the term supplemental security income benefits defined?


### Answer
The term **supplemental security income benefits** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a* as the following:

> benefits paid or payable by the Commissioner of Social Security under subchapter XVI of this chapter, including State supplementary payments under an agreement pursuant to section 1382e(a) of this title or an administration agreement under section 212(b) of Public Law 93–66

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

