$994
Federal SSI maximum
Individual, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
How much is SSI in Tennessee
The 2026 federal SSI maximum in Tennessee is $994 a month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Tennessee does not add a state supplement. The average SSI payment was $689.39 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
$689.39
Average monthly SSI payment
SSI statistical report · Dec 31, 2025
No state supplement
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 | No state supplement | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| State-administered supplement amounts | No state supplement | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| SSI recipients | 158,235 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $689.39 | 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 | 147,710 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 23,754 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 53,957 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities | No | 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: No state supplement [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State-administered supplement amounts: No state supplement [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients: 158,235 [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Average monthly SSI payment: $689.39 [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: Not verified [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients who are blind or disabled: 147,710 [8] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients under age 18: 23,754 [9] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 53,957 [10] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Medicaid buy-in
- Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities: No [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Conflicts and unverified data
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 Tennessee in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Tennessee does not pay a state supplement. From January of next year the federal maximum rises to $1,029.
What is the average SSI payment in Tennessee?
In December of last year, 158,235 people in Tennessee received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $689.39 per month.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not have a Medicaid buy-in pathway for working people with disabilities, according to KFF. Ask the state Medicaid agency about other options.
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.