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Disability benefits by state
The federal SSI maximum for an eligible individual is $994 per month for the period shown below.
As of 2025-12-31
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
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- Delaware
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- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Quick reference
| Label | Value | As of | Source link | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal SSI maximum 2026, individual | $994 | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| Federal SSI maximum 2026, couple | $1,491 | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| Federal SSI maximum 2027, individual | $1,029 | 2027-01-01 | ssa-ssi-fbr | 2026-11-12 |
| Federal SSI maximum 2027, couple | $1,544 | 2027-01-01 | ssa-ssi-fbr | 2026-11-12 |
| Cost-of-living adjustment (January 2027) | 3.6% | 2027-01-01 | ssa-ssi-fbr | 2026-11-12 |
| National average SSDI benefit (disabled workers) | $1,633.19 Estimate Table 3 disabled-worker benefits (thousands x 1,000) / Table 2 disabled workers, all areas | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| National initial approval rate (12 months, 50 states + DC) | 36.3% Estimate Sum of Allowances (All Initial) / Sum of Determinations (All Initial) x 100 across 50 states and DC, FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
Sourced facts
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Cost-of-living adjustment (January 2027)
- Cost-of-living adjustment (January 2027): 3.6% [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
National average SSDI benefit (disabled workers)
- National average SSDI benefit (disabled workers): $1,633.19 Estimate Table 3 disabled-worker benefits (thousands x 1,000) / Table 2 disabled workers, all areas[1] Last verified 2026-11-12
National initial approval rate (12 months, 50 states + DC)
- National initial approval rate (12 months, 50 states + DC): 36.3% Estimate Sum of Allowances (All Initial) / Sum of Determinations (All Initial) x 100 across 50 states and DC, FY2026[1] Last verified 2026-11-12
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.