Disability & Senior
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$994/month (2026 federal rate)
Check Official Eligibility ↗SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Social Security Administration · Varies by state
Monthly cash payments for people who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled and have very limited income and resources.
- ✓Must be 65 or older, blind, or have a qualifying disability
- ✓Countable resources must be under $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple) — your primary home is excluded
- ✓SSI is strictly a low-income program, separate from Social Security retirement benefits
- ✓Many states add a supplemental payment on top of the federal rate
Max BenefitUp to $994/month for an individual (2026 federal benefit rate, some states add a supplement)
Income RangeCountable resources cannot exceed $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple)
How to ApplyApply online, by phone, or in person through the Social Security Administration.
Avg. $1,630/month (2026)
Check Official Eligibility ↗SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
Social Security Administration
Monthly benefits for workers who can no longer work due to a disability, based on your own earnings history rather than current income.
- ✓Generally requires 40 work credits, with 20 earned in the last 10 years before becoming disabled (younger workers may need fewer)
- ✓Must have a medical condition expected to last at least 12 months or result in death
- ✓Payment amount is based on your personal lifetime earnings record, not a flat rate
- ✓You can receive VA disability compensation and SSDI at the same time without either reducing the other
Max BenefitAverage $1,630/month; maximum $4,152/month for top earners (2026)
Income RangeNot income-limited — based on work credits and earnings history, not current income
How to ApplyApply online at SSA.gov, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office.