SSA has published a chart showing the maximum monthly SSI benefit payment amount for disabled individuals and for disabled individuals with an eligible spouse. For 2006, the SSI benefit is $603 per month for an individual and $904 for an individual and eligible spouse.

By contrast, SSDI payments are often much higher because they are derived from a calculation based on the claimant’s contributions into the system.

Thanks to Dallas personal injury and Social Security lawyer Bob Kraft for posting this helpful information on his frequently updated blog.

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