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SSA: How much you could get from SSI

Social Security Administration. "How much you could get from SSI."

Key findings used in wiki

  • SSA lists the maximum 2026 federal SSI payment as $994 per month for an individual and $1,491 for a couple.
  • It explains that actual payments can be lower based on income, living situation, and certain family members' income.
  • The page states that earned income generally reduces SSI by about $1 for every $2 earned, while non-work income generally reduces SSI by about $1 for every $1 received.
  • It also notes that living in someone else's home without paying a fair share of food and shelter can reduce payments, which is useful context for public planning guidance.