Q: Will my SSI rate change if I move from Illinois to Tennessee?
I am currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at a rate of $311 and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at a rate of $676 in Illinois. I live alone and am considering moving to Tennessee. Would my SSI rate change if I move to another state like Tennessee?
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If you move from Illinois to Tennessee, your SSDI amount of $676 will remain the same because SSDI benefits are based solely on your work history and earnings record, and they're unaffected by where you live.
However, your SSI amount could change slightly because SSI includes a federal benefit rate plus any optional state supplements. Illinois currently offers a small supplemental payment, which may explain your $311 SSI benefit. Tennessee, however, does not provide a state supplement to the federal SSI benefit.
Therefore, after moving to Tennessee, your SSI payment might decrease slightly, reflecting only the standard federal benefit without any additional state supplement. To confirm exactly how much your payment would be affected, you should contact your local Social Security office before your move. They'll review your specific situation and let you know the exact change in your SSI benefit.
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