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SSI-Related Program 2017 Numbers

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) EFFECTIVE 1-1-17

 

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Limit: 1,170.00 (Blind SGA: 1,950.00)
CPI Increase for 2017: 1.5%
CPI Increase, Since September 1988: 101.5%

SPOUSAL IMPOVERISHMENT EFFECTIVE 1-1-17 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA):

(Effective 7-1-16)

2,002.50 All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii)
2,502.50 Alaska
2,302.25 Hawaii

Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: 3,022.50

 

Community Spouse Monthly Housing Allowance:

(Effective 7-1-16)

600.75 All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii)
750.75 Alaska
690.68 Hawaii

 

Community Spouse Resources:
Minimum Resource Standard: 24,180.00
Maximum Resource Standard 120,900.00

Home Equity Limits:
Minimum: 560,000.00
Maximum: 840,000.00

 

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