SSI applicants: Some states grant a supplement in 2025 too, here is the complete list

The Supplemental Security Income program, popularly known as SSI, gave checks of up to $472, $943, and $1,415 in 2024. Thanks To Social Security’s COLA increase, all benefits will get 2.5% extra in 2025. However, if you are a new applicant, you should also check if your State is giving a supplement or not. Unfortunately, it is not a measure available in all 50 States.

So, if you live in one of the States that offer a supplement to eligible SSI recipients, you could get additional money. What is more, after the 2025 COLA increase, all benefit payments will be slightly higher. An essential person will get up to $484, up to $967 for individuals, and $1,450 for married couples who qualify.

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Full list of States giving a supplement to SSI recipients

Some of these States have a supplement but it is the Social Security Administration the one n charge of administering it, they are:

California
Delaware*
District of Columbia*
Hawaii
Iowa*
Michigan*
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
Pennsylvania*
Rhode Island*
Vermont

*States with this symbol “*” have dual administration

State Administered Supplement

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

States and territories that do not issue supplements to SSI

Arizona,
Arkansas,
North Dakota,
Mississippi,
Tennessee,
West Virginia
and the Northern Mariana Islands.

For your information, if you have not applied for Supplemental Security Income yet, you can start your application online. Remember that this is a payment for low-income Americans who have little or no resources too. Besides, you must have a qualifying disability, be blind, or be at least 65 years old. On average, SSI payments are about $698, so do not expect full amounts if you are receiving Social Security retirement or SSDI benefits. Apply now at: https://www.ssa.gov/apply/ssi