Get More from SSI: These State Supplements Could Raise Your Benefits to $1,900

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: 2025-07-24

Every month, millions of Americans rely on Social Security and SSI payments to help cover the essentials.

Whether you're retired, living with a disability, supporting a family, or struggling with low income, these monthly checks can offer serious financial relief, especially when paired with state supplements.

Let’s break down how much you might receive, who qualifies, and how the payment timing works.

 

Social Security Benefits: What You Could Get

Social Security covers multiple groups—retirees, people with disabilities, survivors of deceased workers, and family members.

The monthly amount varies based on your work history, income, and age at the time of filing.

Here are the 2025 estimates:

• Retirement:

  • Average monthly benefit: $1,976

  • Maximum at age 70: $4,873

• Disability (SSDI):

  • Average benefit: $1,580

  • Maximum: $3,822

• Survivor Benefits:

  • Widow or widower (full retirement age): Up to 100% of the deceased worker’s benefit

  • Surviving child under 18: Up to 75%

• Family Benefits:

  • Spouses and minor children can receive up to 50% of a worker’s full retirement or disability benefit

  • The family maximum ranges from 150% to 180% of the full benefit

Payment Dates:
Most Social Security benefits are paid on a Wednesday, determined by your birthday:

• 1st–10th: Second Wednesday

• 11th–20th: Third Wednesday

• 21st–31st: Fourth Wednesday
  
  If you filed before May 1997 or receive SSI too, your payment typically arrives on the 3rd of the month.

Worth reading:

• 2025 SSI Benefits Update: How Much Can You Receive Each Month?
• SNAP & Social Security Payments in June 2025: Exact Dates + State Breakdown
• SSDI June 2025 Payment Dates: When Your Check Will Arrive Based on Birth Date

 

SSI Payments: Monthly Support + State Boosts

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) helps low-income adults and people with disabilities meet basic needs.

Federal base rates for 2025:

• Individuals: $967/month

• Couples: $1,450/month

• Essential persons: $484/month

But that’s not the whole story. Most states add a monthly supplement to increase what you get.

 

Examples of State SSI Supplement Amounts

• California: Individuals can receive up to $1,206.94 total

• New York: Up to $1,054 if living alone

• New Jersey: Individuals may receive $1,133.73

• Michigan: Adds $14 to the federal SSI

• Vermont: Individuals may get around $966.04

Note: Some states don’t offer any supplement: Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

Not sure what financial aid is available to you? Get the details here!

 

Maximize Your Monthly Income

Here’s how to make the most of these monthly payments:

1. Check if your state offers a supplement and apply through SSA or local agencies

2. Report any changes in income or living arrangements to stay eligible

3. Review your benefit statements each year and ensure your records are accurate

4. Sign up for direct deposit to receive funds quickly and securely

Social Security and SSI offer consistent financial support, and when combined with state-specific payments, they can significantly ease your monthly budget.

If you're eligible for both programs, you could receive over $2,000/month, depending on your work history and location.

Want to see your estimate? Visit ssa.gov/myaccount to get a breakdown personalized to you.

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