$994
Federal SSI maximum
Individual, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
How much is SSI in Pennsylvania
The 2026 federal SSI maximum in Pennsylvania is $994 a month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Pennsylvania adds a state supplement for some living arrangements (table below). The average SSI payment was $727.74 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
$727.74
Average monthly SSI payment
SSI statistical report · Dec 31, 2025
Both Social Security and the state
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 | Both Social Security and the state | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living with an essential person (EP) (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $43.70 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a domiciliary care facility (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $634.30 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a personal care boarding home (PCBH) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $639.30 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living in the household of another with an EP (state code D; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)) | $43.70 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living with an essential person (EP) (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $68.05 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a domiciliary care facility (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $1,347.40 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a personal care boarding home (PCBH) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $1,357.40 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living in the household of another with an EP (state code D; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)) | $68.05 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State-administered supplement amounts | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Annual Statistical Supplement |
| SSI recipients | 324,468 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $727.74 | 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 | 296,077 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 53,148 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 94,659 | 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 | $3,325 per month (individual) | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in asset limit | $10,000 (individual) | Jan 1, 2026 | KFF Medicaid buy-in |
| Buy-in premiums | $5-$100 | 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: Both Social Security and the state [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living with an essential person (EP) (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household): $43.70 [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a domiciliary care facility (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household): $634.30 [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living in a personal care boarding home (PCBH) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household): $639.30 [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living in the household of another with an EP (state code D; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)): $43.70 [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living with an essential person (EP) (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household): $68.05 [8] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a domiciliary care facility (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household): $1,347.40 [9] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living in a personal care boarding home (PCBH) (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household): $1,357.40 [10] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living in the household of another with an EP (state code D; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)): $68.05 [11] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State-administered supplement amounts: Not verified [12] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients: 324,468 [13] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Average monthly SSI payment: $727.74 [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: 296,077 [16] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients under age 18: 53,148 [17] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 94,659 [18] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Medicaid buy-in
Conflicts and unverified data
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SSI in Pennsylvania in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
In December of last year, 324,468 people in Pennsylvania received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $727.74 per month.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania has a Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities. Income limit: $3,325 per month (individual).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.