SSI is calculated at a “single rate” or “couple rate.” When both partners in a marriage receive SSI, there is a monthly maximum for their combined benefit payments. In other words, you and your spouse cannot receive more than a certain amount in SSI each month. For 2021, the SSI limit for couples is $1,194 per month.

How much is SSI for couple?

Currently, for California residents, the maximum SSI payment is $910.72 per month for an eligible individual living independently and $1532.14 per month for an eligible couple. For individuals who are legally blind the monthly benefit is $967.23.

Can a person who is eligible for SSI live with their spouse?

When a person who is eligible for SSI benefits lives with a spouse who is not eligible for SSI benefits, we may count some of the spouse’s income in determining the SSI benefit.

How much does my wife make per month to qualify for SSI?

You have been approved for SSI. About $1,208 per month of your wife’s income will be deemed to you (($2,500-$85)/2). Subtracting that amount from the couple’s SSI rate of $1,157 leaves you with nothing. You would not be eligible for SSI because of your wife’s income.

Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income ( SSI )?

SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI. Find out if you are eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits or Social Security retirement benefits.

What happens if your income is over the allowable limit for SSI?

Generally, the more countable income you have, the less your SSI benefit will be. If your countable income is over the allowable limit, you cannot receive SSI benefits. Some of your income may not count as income for the SSI program.