$994
Federal SSI maximum
Individual, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
How much is SSI in Hawaii
The 2026 federal SSI maximum in Hawaii is $994 a month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Hawaii adds a state supplement for some living arrangements (table below). The average SSI payment was $702.99 in December 2025.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
$1,491
Federal SSI maximum
Couple, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
$702.99
Average monthly SSI payment
SSI statistical report · Dec 31, 2025
Social Security pays it
Who pays the state supplement
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Quick reference
| Label | Value | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly) | $994 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly) | $1,491 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| Who pays the state SSI supplement | Social Security pays it | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a community care or foster care home (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $829 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Domiciliary care I (maximum of five residents) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $829 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Domiciliary care II (state code I; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $937 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a certified medical facility (state code D; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)) | $45 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a community care or foster care home (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $1,995 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Domiciliary care I (maximum of five residents) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $1,995 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Domiciliary care II (state code I; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $2,211 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a certified medical facility (state code D; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)) | $90 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State-administered supplement amounts | No state-administered supplement | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| SSI recipients | 20,852 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $702.99 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement | Not verified | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients who are blind or disabled | 15,593 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 1,189 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 8,386 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities | Yes | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in income limit | $2,112 per month (individual) | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in asset limit | $9,950 (individual) | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in premiums | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
Sourced facts
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly): $994 [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly): $1,491 [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Who pays the state SSI supplement: Social Security pays it [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a community care or foster care home (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household): $829 [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Domiciliary care I (maximum of five residents) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household): $829 [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Domiciliary care II (state code I; federal living arrangement A: own household): $937 [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a certified medical facility (state code D; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)): $45 [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a community care or foster care home (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household): $1,995 [8] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Domiciliary care I (maximum of five residents) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household): $1,995 [9] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Domiciliary care II (state code I; federal living arrangement A: own household): $2,211 [10] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a certified medical facility (state code D; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)): $90 [11] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State-administered supplement amounts: No state-administered supplement [12] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients: 20,852 [13] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Average monthly SSI payment: $702.99 [14] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: Not verified [15] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients who are blind or disabled: 15,593 [16] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients under age 18: 1,189 [17] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 8,386 [18] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Medicaid buy-in
Conflicts and unverified data
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SSI in Hawaii in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Hawaii also pays a state supplement through Social Security for some living arrangements, listed in the table on this page. From January of next year the federal maximum rises to $1,029.
What is the average SSI payment in Hawaii?
In December of last year, 20,852 people in Hawaii received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $702.99 per month.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii has a Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities. Income limit: $2,112 per month (individual).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.