Program Guide
SSI Eligibility & Payment Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about Supplemental Security Income benefits.
2026 Income & Asset Limits
| Requirement | Individual | Married Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Max Monthly Benefit | $943 | $1415 |
| Countable Asset Limit | $2,000 | $3,000 |
Included Resources
- • Cash and bank account balances
- • Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
- • Land (other than where you live)
- • Life insurance (face value over $1,500)
- • Anything you own that can be turned into cash
Excluded Resources
- • The home you live in and the land it occupies
- • One vehicle (regardless of value)
- • Burial plots and small burial funds
- • Household goods and personal effects
- • Property essential to self-support