I retired at 62 (65 now) and I receive $976.10/mo in Social security before deductions ($812 after deductions) and me and my partner receive $280/mo for food stamps. Can I apply for SSI?

Hi. You can definitely apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but I'm not sure that you'll qualify. Your Social Security benefit exceeds the maximum federal SSI payment rate, so it sounds unlikely that you'd be eligible for any federal SSI benefit. However, some states add state supplement payments to a person's SSI, so it probably couldn't hurt to file an application in order to get a formal determination of your eligibility.

Best, Jerry