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Disability benefits in Florida
In Florida, 542,101 people received SSI (average $681.62 a month) and 462,756 disabled workers received SSDI (average $1,682.25) as of December 2025.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
Quick reference
| Label | Value | As of | Source link | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly) | $994 | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly) | $1,491 | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| Who pays the state SSI supplement | The state pays it | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| State-administered supplement amounts | Not verified | 2026-01-01 | ssa-supplement | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients | 542,101 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $681.62 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement | Not verified | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients who are blind or disabled | 380,671 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 80,493 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 183,303 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| SSDI disabled-worker beneficiaries | 462,756 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Total monthly SSDI benefits to disabled workers | $778,469,000 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Average monthly SSDI benefit (disabled workers) | $1,682.25 Estimate ssdi.totalMonthlyBenefits / ssdi.disabledWorkerBeneficiaries | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Spouses and children receiving SSDI family benefits | 65,617 Estimate Table 2 Disability Spouses + Disability Children | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial disability claims received (12 months) | 140,018 Estimate Sum of monthly Receipts (All Initial), FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial disability decisions (12 months) | 91,203 Estimate Sum of monthly Determinations (All Initial), FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial claims approved (12 months) | 38,486 Estimate Sum of monthly Allowances (All Initial), FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial approval rate (12 months) | 42.2% Estimate dds.favorableDeterminations / dds.determinations x 100 (initial claims, FY2026) | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Reconsideration approval rate (12 months) | 15.8% Estimate Sum of Allowances (All Recon) / Sum of Determinations (All Recon) x 100, FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial claims pending | 38,222 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Backlog estimate (months of work) | 5 months Estimate dds.pending / (dds.determinations / 12): months of backlog at the FY2026 pace. Not an official processing time. | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| State short-term disability or paid medical leave program | No | 2026-11-12 | dol-wb-paid-leave | 2026-11-12 |
| Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities | Yes | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Buy-in income limit | $5,467 per month (individual) | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Buy-in asset limit | $13,000 (individual) | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Buy-in premiums | Not verified | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Disability prevalence (Census ACS) | Not verified | 2024-12-31 | census-acs-s1810 | 2026-11-12 |
| FY2024 favorable determination rate, all claims | 36.56% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
| FY2024 adult favorable determination rate | 33.44% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
| FY2024 SSI child allowance rate | 50.33% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
| Share of adults 18-64 receiving SSA disability benefits (FY2024) | 4.59% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
Sourced facts
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly): $994 [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly): $1,491 [2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Who pays the state SSI supplement: The state pays it [3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- State-administered supplement amounts: Not verified [4] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients: 542,101 [5] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Average monthly SSI payment: $681.62 [6] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: Not verified [7] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients who are blind or disabled: 380,671 [8] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients under age 18: 80,493 [9] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 183,303 [10] Last verified 2026-11-12
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
- SSDI disabled-worker beneficiaries: 462,756 [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Total monthly SSDI benefits to disabled workers: $778,469,000 [2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Average monthly SSDI benefit (disabled workers): $1,682.25 Estimate ssdi.totalMonthlyBenefits / ssdi.disabledWorkerBeneficiaries[3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Spouses and children receiving SSDI family benefits: 65,617 Estimate Table 2 Disability Spouses + Disability Children[4] Last verified 2026-11-12
Disability decisions, last 12 months
- Initial disability claims received (12 months): 140,018 Estimate Sum of monthly Receipts (All Initial), FY2026[1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial disability decisions (12 months): 91,203 Estimate Sum of monthly Determinations (All Initial), FY2026[2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial claims approved (12 months): 38,486 Estimate Sum of monthly Allowances (All Initial), FY2026[3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial approval rate (12 months): 42.2% Estimate dds.favorableDeterminations / dds.determinations x 100 (initial claims, FY2026)[4] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Reconsideration approval rate (12 months): 15.8% Estimate Sum of Allowances (All Recon) / Sum of Determinations (All Recon) x 100, FY2026[5] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial claims pending: 38,222 [6] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Backlog estimate (months of work): 5 months Estimate dds.pending / (dds.determinations / 12): months of backlog at the FY2026 pace. Not an official processing time.[7] Last verified 2026-11-12
State short-term disability / paid medical leave
- State short-term disability or paid medical leave program: No [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
Medicaid buy-in
Population
- Disability prevalence (Census ACS): Not verified [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
Disability decisions, fiscal year 2024
- FY2024 favorable determination rate, all claims: 36.56% [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- FY2024 adult favorable determination rate: 33.44% [2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- FY2024 SSI child allowance rate: 50.33% [3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Share of adults 18-64 receiving SSA disability benefits (FY2024): 4.59% [4] Last verified 2026-11-12
Conflicts and unverified data
Disability Determination Services agency: not verified. Not yet verified against the state DDS directory.
DDS website: not verified. Not yet verified against the state DDS directory.
State-administered supplement amounts: not verified. This state pays some or all of its supplement itself; amounts are not yet verified from the state agency.
Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: not verified. Not yet mapped from the SSI Annual Statistical Report.
Buy-in premiums: not published. No premium reported.
Disability prevalence (Census ACS): not verified. The Census data API now requires a key; not yet ingested.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SSI in Florida in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Florida runs its own supplement program, which Social Security does not pay; check with the state agency. From January of next year the federal maximum rises to $1,029.
What is the average SSI payment in Florida?
In December of last year, 542,101 people in Florida received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $681.62 per month.
What is the SSDI approval rate in Florida?
In federal fiscal year ending this September, Florida's disability determination agency approved 42.2% of the initial disability claims it decided and 15.8% of reconsiderations. These rates cover SSDI and SSI disability claims together.
How long does a disability decision take in Florida?
Social Security does not publish an average initial decision time by state. Florida had 38,222 initial claims pending, which at the recent pace is roughly 5 months months of work. Treat this as an estimate.
What is the average SSDI payment in Florida?
462,756 disabled workers in Florida received Social Security disability benefits, averaging about $1,682.25 per month in December of last year.
Does Florida have state short-term disability?
No. Florida does not run a state short-term disability or paid medical leave insurance program that pays benefits today. Workers there rely on employer or private disability insurance.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Florida?
Yes. Florida has a Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities. Income limit: $5,467 per month (individual).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.