When a person suffers from long-term or permanent disabilities, the family often experiences severe financial hardship.
There are many benefits available through the Social Security Administration's Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, also known as Title XVI. These include financial assistance for those who cannot afford their medical expenses due to a disabling condition or death of an income-earner in the family.
You may be able to get state supplement benefits to go alongside SSI benefits If you are awarded SSI from the federal government, you should check to see if your state offers additional benefits to those on SSI benefits. If you do live in one of those states, then you may want to apply with the state governing body that administers those additional benefits.
Some states for example, like Florida and Colorado, administer the additional benefits themselves, so if you are receiving SSI benefits and you live in one of those states, you might get a separate payment alongside your SSI benefits. In other states like California and Michigan, the additional benefits are administered by the SSA, so if you live in one of those states, you may receive both federal and additional state benefits in one monthly payment.
Highest Paying States for SSI Benefits in 2024
The states with the highest average SSI payments in 2024 are:
• New Jersey: $1,705 per month
• Connecticut: $1,701 per month
• Delaware: $1,675 per month
• New Hampshire: $1,660 per month
• Maryland: $1,640 per month
These states provide higher benefits due to factors like the higher average income of residents and higher living costs.
State Payment Amounts for 2024
Alaska
An Alaska resident may receive up to $362 per month/individual and $528 per month/couple in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
California
A California resident may receive between $20 and $412 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Idaho
An Idaho resident may receive between $52 and $473 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Iowa
An Iowa resident may receive between $22 and $480.55 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Kentucky
A Kentucky resident may receive between $65 and $520 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Nevada
A Nevada resident may receive between $24.27 and $391 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
New Jersey
A New Jersey resident may receive between $10 and $363.36 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
New York
A New York resident may receive between $23 and $694 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
North Carolina
A North Carolina resident may receive between $97 and $887 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Vermont
A Vermont resident may receive between $48.38 and $223.94 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
Wisconsin
A Wisconsin resident may receive between $83.78 and $179.77 per month in addition to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration.
The exact amount received in any state will depend on your household income, your living arrangements (whether you live alone, with a family member, in an assisted living facility, etc.), and other qualifying criteria. It is important to note that individuals who may not qualify for additional cash benefits due to the lack of supplemental income provided by their state may still qualify for other benefits, such as food stamps and medicaid coverage.
If you or somebody in your family suffers from a serious disabling condition, you should contact the human services agency available in your state to determine exactly what benefits you may qualify for in addition to the federal assistance you receive in the form of SSI or SSDI.
If you think you will be out of work for at least 12 months, you may be able to qualify for disability benefits. Get a free evaluation today!