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Will my SSI benefits continue if I move to a different state?

By Tomasz Stasiuk, October 9th, 2008 | Supplemental Security Income | 11 Comments

I was recently asked if you will still receive your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits if you move to a different state. I understand the fear of moving to a different state when you rely on SSI benefits to make it month to month.

Fortunately, the general answer is yes.

Social Security is a national program. Whether you are receiving Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, your benefits continue even if you move to a different state.

However, the following states provide additional benefits and supplement SSI benefits:

California
The District Of Columbia
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont

So, your benefits may change depending on what state you live in.

Social Security has a more information about how each of these states supplement SSI benefits.

Tomasz Stasiuk is the founding attorney of the Stasiuk Firm - a law firm devoted to exclusively handling Social Security disability cases in Colorado. Contingent fees available.

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Thanks for the info I was somewhat confused and I suffer from paranoia
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Thanks for the info I was somewhat confused and I suffer from paranoia
nick

hi i live in IL if i move to mo to thier would get more $ on my ssi
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As noted in the post, some states provide additional benefits in addition to the national SSI benefit rate. However, I cannot comment on individual states.

SSA has the following information concerning SSI benefits in Illinois: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2009/il.html

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Ulandum_prudic

Does Colorado have a Respite program and Attendant care for disabled children
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Here is the only information I have on respite care: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/hcp/home/respite.html?col7=open

And, attendent care in Colorado: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1210324172195

The first link provides contact telephone numbers for more information.
Alleyamy269

What about visiting another state for a long period of time? My mother is gonna come visit me in Texas and she is getting SSI in California. She would like to come longer than 3 months but can’t because than she would need to visit the doctors.
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The red flag for me is visit vs change of residency. Try Social Security Advice Online. They are a national company made up of former Social Security managers. Note: this is a private company not affiliated with the Social Security Administration. You can reach them at http://socialsecurityadviceonline.com.
Cynthwinx

Thank you i needed this information since my dad wants to move from New york city to Philadelphia
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I am glad it is useful!
WORRIEDWONDER

I AM WORRIED, I AM CONSIDERING MOVING TO TEXAS BUT I WONDER IF MY SSI WOULD DROP ….I CURRENTLY LIVE IN CALIFORNIA.