$994
Federal SSI maximum
Individual, monthly
SSA SSI guide · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
How much is SSI in Vermont
The 2026 federal SSI maximum in Vermont is $994 a month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Vermont adds a state supplement for some living arrangements (table below). The average SSI payment was $696.42 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
$696.42
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 (Except Chittenden County): Independent living (except Chittenden County) (state code A; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $55.68 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All (Restricted to Chittenden County): Independent living in Chittenden County (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $55.68 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Licensed residential care home or assisted living residence with assistive community care (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $51.77 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Licensed residential care home or therapeutic community residence (Level IV) (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $239.62 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Custodial care (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $105.60 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Living in the household of another (state code E; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)) | $42.05 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All (Except Chittenden County): Independent living (except Chittenden County) (state code A; federal living arrangement C: parent's household (child)) | $55.68 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All (Restricted to Chittenden County): Independent living in Chittenden County (state code B; federal living arrangement C: parent's household (child)) | $55.68 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Individual: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)) | $49.93 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All(Except Chittenden County): Independent living (except Chittenden County) (state code A; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $105.80 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All (Restricted to Chittenden County): Independent living in Chittenden County (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $105.80 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Licensed residential care home or assisted living residence with assistive community care (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $103.54 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Licensed residential care home or therapeutic community residence (Level IV) (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $601.40 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Custodial care (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household) | $356.12 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Living in the household of another (state code E; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)) | $51.69 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State supplement, Couple: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)) | $99.85 | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA POMS |
| State-administered supplement amounts | No state-administered supplement | Jan 1, 2026 | SSA SSI guide |
| SSI recipients | 13,212 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $696.42 | 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 | 12,348 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI by state and county |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 1,133 | Dec 31, 2025 | SSI statistical report |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 5,300 | 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 | 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 (Except Chittenden County): Independent living (except Chittenden County) (state code A; federal living arrangement A: own household): $55.68 [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All (Restricted to Chittenden County): Independent living in Chittenden County (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household): $55.68 [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Licensed residential care home or assisted living residence with assistive community care (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household): $51.77 [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Licensed residential care home or therapeutic community residence (Level IV) (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household): $239.62 [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Custodial care (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household): $105.60 [8] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Living in the household of another (state code E; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)): $42.05 [9] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All (Except Chittenden County): Independent living (except Chittenden County) (state code A; federal living arrangement C: parent's household (child)): $55.68 [10] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All (Restricted to Chittenden County): Independent living in Chittenden County (state code B; federal living arrangement C: parent's household (child)): $55.68 [11] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Individual: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)): $49.93 [12] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All(Except Chittenden County): Independent living (except Chittenden County) (state code A; federal living arrangement A: own household): $105.80 [13] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All (Restricted to Chittenden County): Independent living in Chittenden County (state code B; federal living arrangement A: own household): $105.80 [14] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Licensed residential care home or assisted living residence with assistive community care (state code C; federal living arrangement A: own household): $103.54 [15] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Licensed residential care home or therapeutic community residence (Level IV) (state code G; federal living arrangement A: own household): $601.40 [16] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Custodial care (state code H; federal living arrangement A: own household): $356.12 [17] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Living in the household of another (state code E; federal living arrangement B: another person's household (federal rate reduced by one-third)): $51.69 [18] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State supplement, Couple: All: Medicaid facility resident (state code I; federal living arrangement D: Medicaid facility (federal rate limited to $30 / $60)): $99.85 [19] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- State-administered supplement amounts: No state-administered supplement [20] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients: 13,212 [21] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Average monthly SSI payment: $696.42 [22] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: Not verified [23] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients who are blind or disabled: 12,348 [24] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients under age 18: 1,133 [25] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 5,300 [26] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Medicaid buy-in
- Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities: Yes [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Buy-in income limit: $3,325 per month (individual) [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Buy-in asset limit: $10,000 (individual) [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Buy-in premiums: Not verified [4] 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.
Buy-in premiums: not published. No premium reported.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SSI in Vermont in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Vermont 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 Vermont?
In December of last year, 13,212 people in Vermont received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $696.42 per month.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont 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.