What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

SSI assists people who qualify because of financial need, health and age.

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Nerdy takeaways
  • SSI provides monthly income to people with limited resources and who are blind, disabled or 65 or older.

  • The 2024 maximum monthly SSI benefit is $943 for individuals and $1,415 for couples. In 2025, this will rise to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples.

  • Eligibility is based on income, resources, resident status and if you are over 65 or have a disability.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly Social Security benefit for people with low incomes, limited resources and who are blind, disabled or 65 or older

. The 2024 monthly maximum SSI benefit is $943 for individuals and $1,415 for couples. In 2025, this will rise to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples.

How much does SSI pay?

The average SSI benefit for beneficiaries who were 65 or older in December 2023 was $552.29 per month, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA)

. This amount was slightly higher for those under 65 who were blind or disabled.

2024 SSI maximum benefit amounts

Monthly maximum SSI benefit

Annual maximum SSI benefit

Individuals living alone

$943.

$11,316.

Individuals living in another household