Summary of Maximum SSI Benefits Available
| Individual | Eligible Couple | |
| Adults | $1,040.21 | $1,765.64 |
| Adults living in the household of anothe ... | $764.25 | $1,351.85 |
| Blind adults | $1,110.26 | $1,952.88 |
| Blind adults living in the household of ... | $834.30 | $1,539.08 |
How much do you get for SSI in California?
You can ask for a special base period, if your current base period was negatively affected by:
- Military service
- Industrial disability
- Trade dispute
- Long-term unemployment
Which states offer supplemental benefits to federal SSI?
- California (individuals: $954.72/month; couples: $1,598.14/month)
- Delaware (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Hawaii (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Iowa (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Michigan (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
- Montana (individuals: $794/month; couples: $1,191/month)
What is the maximum household income for SSI?
You may qualify for monthly SSI payments if:
- you are 65 or older, blind or disabled;
- you are a U.S. citizen or lawful resident;
- and you have very limited income and financial resources.
Can people on SSI in California get food stamps?
You can find an interactive map with local SNAP office locations at the USDA website. A note about California: Until June 2019, people who lived in California and were receiving SSI were not eligible to receive food stamps because California paid these SSI recipients extra money with their monthly SSI federal payments to be used for food. (California was the last remaining state that didn't allow SSI recipients to partcipate in the food stamp program.)
How much does SSI give in California?
How Much Money Will I Receive From SSI Benefits? Currently, for California residents, the maximum SSI payment is $910.72 per month for an eligible individual living independently and $1532.14 per month for an eligible couple. For individuals who are legally blind the monthly benefit is $967.23.
What do SSI benefits include?
SSI is a Federal program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It provides monthly payments to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. The base monthly federal amount varies depending on your living arrangement and countable income. Not everyone gets the same amount.
What is the difference between SSI and regular Social Security?
Social Security benefits may be paid to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured” meaning you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Unlike Social Security benefits, SSI benefits are not based on your prior work or a family member's prior work.
Who qualifies for SSI?
To get SSI, you must meet one of these requirements: • Be age 65 or older. Be totally or partially blind. Have a medical condition that keeps you from working and is expected to last at least one year or result in death. There are different rules for children.
How long can you get SSI benefits?
For those who suffer from severe and permanent disabilities, there is no “expiration date” set on your Social Security Disability payments. As long as you remain disabled, you will continue to receive your disability payments until you reach retirement age.
What are the 3 types of Social Security?
Social Security Benefits: Retirement, Disability, Dependents, and Survivors (OASDI)
Is SSI the same as disability?
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources. While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same.
Is SSI different from disability?
The major difference is that SSI determination is based on age/disability and limited income and resources, whereas SSDI determination is based on disability and work credits. In addition, in most states, an SSI recipient will automatically qualify for health care coverage through Medicaid.
What age do you have to be to get SSI?
The SSI program provides monthly payments to people who: Are at least age 65 or blind or disabled. Have limited income (wages, pensions, etc.). Have limited resources (the things you own). Are U.S. citizens, nationals of the U.S., or some noncitizens.
Can I get less SSI?
You may get less if you have other income such as wages, pensions, or Social Security benefits. You may also get less if someone pays your household expenses or if you live with a spouse and he or she has income. You may be able to get SSI if your resources are worth $2,000 or less.
What is SSI in California?
Note: The SSI benefit in California is actually a combination of funds from the Social Security Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) and California's State Supplemental Program (SSP).
What is the goal of SSI?
The goal of the SSI program is that you have the money you need to meet your basic needs. The amount of money that the SSI program figures you need depends on your living situation. Here we present the maximum possible benefit for people in different types of situations.
How to calculate SSI income?
Subtract anything left over from that $20 general exclusion. Then subtract another $65, the earned income exclusion. Subtract any Impairment Related Work Expenses (more about these on the SSI and Work page ). Take what’s left, and divide by 2. The result is your countable earned income.
What is the part of your income that SSI expects to be spent on basic needs called?
The part of your monthly income that SSI expects to be spent on basic needs is called your countable income . Not all of your income is countable income, some of it is uncountable; there’s a calculation to figure that out. SSI deals with the 2 kinds of income differently. Earned income is money you get from work you do.
How old do you have to be to take your income out of your SSI?
Working students under age 22 can take some of their income out of the countable income calculation. You can read more about the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) on the SSI and Work page. Notice that every dollar of unearned income (above the first $20) reduces your SSI benefits by $1.
How much does a person get SSI if they live in a hospital?
If you are living in a medical facility where Medi-Cal pays for more than half the cost of your care, your SSI benefits amount is at most $51 a month for an individual or $102 for a couple.
How much is the maximum SSI benefit?
As we just saw, if you’re a person who lives alone, the maximum SSI benefit is $954.72 ($1,011.23 if you're blind). The maximum is different if you are an eligible couple, if you live in someone else’s household and you don’t pay the full costs of food and shelter, or if you live in an institution, such as a hospital, nursing home, or prison.
Get the Facts about SSI and CalFresh
Learn why CalFresh Food is a good way to help you afford more groceries every month.
How does it work?
CalFresh Food benefits are issued on an EBT card that works like a debit card. You can use it at most grocery stores, at many farmers markets, and most of your favorite places to shop online.
How do I know if I am eligible?
Most SSI recipients may be eligible for CalFresh Food. In fact, individuals age 60 and over are more likely to be eligible for CalFresh.
Does CalFresh replace my current SSI benefits?
There is NO change or reduction to your current SSI/SSP amounts, this is simply an additional benefit available to you.
How do I learn more?
Most SSI recipients will need to apply for CalFresh, so call 1-877-847-3663, visit GetCalFresh.org or visit your local county office to find out more and apply.
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Golden State Grant (GSG) and SSI/SSP Recipients
- Recent California legislation authorized a one-time supplemental SSP payment in the amount of $600 to SSI/SSP recipients to provide relief from hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Payments in the amount of $600 will be automatically mailed out based on zip code. Recipients can expect to receive their payment based on the following schedule: For ...
Guiding Authority
- Statutes
1. State SSP Statute: Welfare and Institutions Code, Div. 9, Part 3, Chap. 3, Section 12000 et seq. 2. Federal SSI Statute: Social Security Act, Title XVI (42 USC §1381 Note et seq. - Regulations and Policy
1. State SSP Regulations: Manual of Policies and Procedures, Division 46-100, Section 46-105 et seq. 2. Federal Regulations: 20 CFR §416.101 et seq. 3. Federal SSI Policy: Social Security Administration Policy and Operations Manual System, Chapter SI 005 et seq.