determining ssi benefits
The final PIA amount is the maximum amount of SSDI benefits that you are entitled to. SSI is a needs based program and unlike SSDI does not depend on the your past work history. The maximum amount of SSI benefits you can receive is $721 as a disabled individual and $1,082 if your spouse is also disabled. If you currently have a monthly income, half of anything you earn over $85 per month will be deducted from the maximum amount of benefits in order to determine your SSI amount.