Amazon claims on its website that all of Prime is half the price if you are an eligible government assistance beneficiary in the United States. The good news is that the SSI program is also included among those benefits in the U.S. that are income-verified customers. As a matter of fact, the Supplemental Security Income is one of them.
Therefore, if you are an SSI recipient, you could get Amazon Prime through Prime Access. Bear in mind that the Supplemental Security Income program is for Americans with limited income and resources. What is more, they must have a qualifying disability, be blind, or be at least 65 years old. Payments can be up to $967 if you are an eligible individual, but you may not have enough money to pay for the full price of Amazon Prime.
How to qualify for Amazon Prime Access while on SSI benefits
Here are the steps you should take if you would like to benefit from Amazon Prime Access while you are receiving SSI payments in the United States. In the first place, you will need to verify your income or upload a document to confirm that you are receiving SSI benefits.
As a matter of fact, it could be other eligible government assistance programs, like SNAP, in the United States. Check the full list of eligible government benefits below.
In the second place, you must enter a payment method, because the price is discounted, not free. This payment method will only be used after the free trial is over. Finally, you will be able to unlock everything Amazon Prime Access has to offer.
Which other benefits allow me to get discounted Amazon Prime apart from SSI?
Some Americans may be eligible for a different government benefit. If you are not on SSI, there are many alternatives, so do not worry. Take for example the following list of eligible benefits:
- Medicaid: make sure you upload an image of your eligibility for this benefit
- SNAP: Enter the number of your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and upload an image as well
- Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Once again, you will need to upload an image
- TANF: The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families also allows you to get Amazon Prime Access
- TTANF: Discounted price will also be possible if you are a recipient of the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- NSLP: National School Lunch Program recipient must attach a letter which includes your child’s name and the school’s name too
- LIHEAP: Get Amazon Prime Access if you are receiving Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- WIC: If you are getting Women, Infants, and Children program you will also qualify
- NAP: Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
Source for more details: https://www.amazon.com/58f8026f-0658-47d0-9752-f6fa2c69b2e2/qualify
