What is the ssi income limit?

WHY IS INCOME IMPORTANT IN THE SSI PROGRAM? 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. read more

Income is any item an individual receives in cash or in-kind that can be used to meet his or her need for food or shelter. read more

In addition, to encourage SSI recipients to work, Social Security excludes part of your income from its calculations. Income Limit for SSI. In general, the income limit for SSI is the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR), which is $750 per month for an individual and $1,125 per month for a couple in 2018. read more

The income limit for the SSI program is based on something called the federal benefit rate (FBR). The federal benefit rate represents both the SSI income limit and the maximum federal monthly SSI payment. In 2018, the FBR is $750 per month for individuals and $1,125 for couples. read more