The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial support to eligible low-income seniors, disabled individuals, and blind recipients.
In 2025, more than 1.4 million seniors who receive both SSI and Social Security benefits may see a financial boost of up to $967.
This increase aims to help beneficiaries cope with rising living costs and inflation.
Some U.S. states offer additional payments on top of the federal SSI benefit, making total payments higher for residents of those states.
If you’re receiving SSI or Social Security, it’s essential to know which states provide these extra payments and how much you might get.
Increased SSI Benefits in 2025
The maximum federal SSI benefit changes yearly, based on inflation and adjustments to the cost of living.
In 2024, SSI payments increased due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2022 to the third quarter of 2023. The federal SSI benefit rates for 2024 are:
- $943 per month for an individual
- $1,415 per month for a couple
Starting in 2025, the federal SSI benefit is expected to increase again, with some states offering additional funds that could total up to $967 extra per month for eligible individuals.
25+ States Offering Extra SSI Payments
Some states provide supplemental SSI payments in addition to the federal benefit. These states manage their own supplemental payments, so the exact amount may vary. If you live in one of the states below, you may qualify for a higher SSI payment:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
If you reside in one of these states, contact your local social security office to check your eligibility and potential payment amount.
States Without Supplemental SSI Payments
Not all states provide additional SSI payments. The following states and territories do not offer a state supplement:
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
- North Dakota
- Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Northern Mariana Islands
If you live in these areas, you will only receive the standard federal SSI payment.
States Where Social Security Administers Supplemental Payments
In certain states, the Social Security Administration (SSA) manages the state’s supplemental payments instead of the state government.
If you live in one of these states, you can contact the SSA directly for details about your total benefit amount. These states include:
- California
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
Some states, marked with an asterisk (*), have dual administration systems, where the SSA manages certain categories of payments, while the state government handles others.
With the upcoming increase in federal SSI benefits and the additional payments in select states, many seniors and low-income individuals can expect improved financial stability in 2025.
If you qualify for SSI or Social Security, now is a great time to check if your state offers additional assistance.
