33 US states will increase Social Security benefits by up to $120 in November

• 33 US states will increase SSI benefits by up to $120.
• Rates will vary by state.
• Qualifying recipients will receive a payment in November of $841.

In November 2022, 33 US states will issue increased Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Eligible beneficiaries will see their checks increase by up to $120, meaning they could get payments of $841.

As inflation continues to rise and affect the cost of living for Americans, dozens of US states have decided to increase Supplemental Security Income payments, according to The Sun.

When will the increased SSI payments start?

The increased SSI payments will begin to be sent in 33 states starting in November. Payments usually fall on the first day of each month, however, October 1 fell on a weekend, so payments were not sent that month.

About eight million people receive SSI benefits. The average beneficiary receives $621 a month in benefits this year due to the 5.9 percent increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA). The maximum payment per individual is $841 per month. Filed Under: November Social Security Payments

Which states will increase SSI payments?

The amount of supplemental payments varies by state. New York offers an additional $87 per month for individuals or $104 for couples. However, in Alabama, couples can receive a raise of $120.

The states that will increase SSI are: 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 and Wyoming. Filed Under: November Social Security Payments