Social Security Disability Benefit Checks: States with the Largest and Smallest Payments

According to lagradaonline, Social Security Disability benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), vary significantly across the United States. This article explores which states offer the highest and lowest disability benefit checks and provides insights into the impact of location on these payments.

States Offering the Highest Disability Benefit Checks

For SSI recipients, the amount received can vary based on location. States with the most substantial SSI benefit checks this month include:

1. South Dakota: 32.7%
2. Wyoming: 31.8%
3. North Dakota: 31.6%
4. Tennessee: 31.4%
5. West Virginia: 31.4%
6. Kentucky: 31.4%
7. Arkansas: 31.2%
8. Ohio: 31.1%
9. Mississippi: 31.0%
10. Oklahoma: 30.8%

In these states, SSI benefits cover a higher percentage of living expenses, making them more beneficial for recipients.

States with the Lowest SSI Benefit Checks

Conversely, some states offer much lower SSI benefits relative to living costs:

1. District of Columbia: 21%
2. New York: 21.1%
3. Hawaii: 22.1%
4. Massachusetts: 22.2%
5. California: 22.2%
6. New Jersey: 23.6%

In these states, SSI payments cover a smaller portion of living expenses, impacting recipients more significantly.

Average Disability Payments

Here’s a quick overview of the average payments for disability benefits:

• SSI Average: $698
• SSDI Average: $1,537
• Blind Recipients: $2,590
• Maximum Payment: $3,822
• Individuals: $943
• Couples: $1,415
• Essential Person: $472

Understanding these variations can help recipients better plan and manage their finances based on their location.