Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-- SSI Benefits (2024)

Understanding Supplemental Security Income SSI Benefits -- 2023 Edition

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) BENEFITS

Generally, the maximum Federal SSI benefit amount changes yearly. SSI benefits increased in 2023 because there was an increase in the Consumer Price Index from the third quarter of 2021 to the third quarter of 2022. Effective January 1, 2023 the Federal benefit rate is $914 for an individual and $1,371 for a couple.

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Some States supplement the Federal SSI benefit with additional payments. This makes the total SSI benefit levels higher in those States. SSI benefit amounts and State supplemental payment amounts vary based upon your income, living arrangements, and other factors.

NO STATE SUPPLEMENT

The following States or territories do not pay a supplement to people who receive SSI:

Arizona	Northern Mariana Islands
Arkansas	Tennessee
Mississippi	West Virginia
North Dakota

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTERED SUPPLEMENT

Social Security administers the State supplement for the following States. You may contact us about your total benefit amount.

California	Delaware*	District of Columbia*	Hawaii
Iowa*	Michigan	Montana	Nevada
New Jersey	Pennsylvania*	Rhode Island*	Vermont

*Dual administration State. In these States, Social Security administers some categories of State supplement payments, while the State administers other categories of supplemental payments.

STATE ADMINISTERED SUPPLEMENT

The following States pay and administer their own supplemental payments and you may contact the State for payment information.

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Alabama	Alaska	Colorado	Connecticut
Florida	Georgia	Idaho	Illinois
Indiana	Kansas	Kentucky	Louisiana
Maine	Maryland	Massachusetts	Minnesota
Missouri	Nebraska	New Hampshire	New Mexico
New York	North Carolina	Ohio	Oklahoma
Oregon	South Carolina	South Dakota	Texas
Utah	Virginia	Washington	Wisconsin
Wyoming

See SSI FOR CHILDREN for more information on States that supplement Federal SSI benefits to children.

See the publication titled, “SSI Recipient by State and County, 2020” on our website at www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/ssi_sc/ for more information.

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As an expert in Social Security Administration and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, my comprehensive understanding of the topic is grounded in both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. I have delved into the intricate details of the SSI program, staying abreast of the latest updates and changes to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

The provided information outlines the key concepts related to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for the year 2023. Let's break down the essential elements covered in the article:

1. Federal SSI Benefit Amounts (2023):

   • The maximum Federal SSI benefit amount undergoes annual changes.
   • In 2023, there is an increase in SSI benefits due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index from the third quarter of 2021 to the third quarter of 2022.
   • As of January 1, 2023, the Federal benefit rate is $914 for an individual and $1,371 for a couple.

2. State Supplemental Payments:

   • Some states supplement the Federal SSI benefit with additional payments, leading to higher total SSI benefit levels in those states.
   • State supplement amounts vary based on factors such as income, living arrangements, and other considerations.

3. States Without Supplement:

   • Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, West Virginia, and North Dakota do not provide a supplement to individuals receiving SSI.

4. Social Security Administered Supplement:

   • Social Security administers the State supplement for certain states, including California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
   • Some states have dual administration, where Social Security administers some categories of State supplement payments, while the state administers other categories.

5. State Administered Supplement:

   • Several states independently pay and administer their own supplemental payments. These states include Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

6. Additional Resources:

   • For information on states that supplement Federal SSI benefits to children, readers are directed to "SSI FOR CHILDREN."
   • The publication titled "SSI Recipient by State and County, 2020" on the SSA website (www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/ssi_sc/) provides more detailed information.

In conclusion, the intricate details provided in the article offer a comprehensive overview of the 2023 edition of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, encompassing federal rates, state supplements, and administrative structures across different states.