Updated: 01/01/12.
Supplemental Security Income, SSI for short, pays up to the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR).
For 2012, for the first time in 3 years, the Federal Benefit rate is increasing to $698 and $1,048 for couples. For most people, this means the maximum SSI benefits you can get in 2011 is $698 per month.
in 2011, the FBR was $674 per month.
In 2010, the FBR was $674 per month
In 2009, the FBR was $674 per month.
In 2008, the FBR was $637 per month.
In 2007, the FBR was $623 per month.
The current FBR rate is listed on the SSA COLA page.
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