I am often asked how much money will I get when I win my Social Security case and collect SSI. I will give you a rough idea in the chart below. The SSI payment in California consists of two parts: a portion paid by the federal government and a portion paid by the State of California. The federal portion in 2008 is $637.00 to a single person and $956.00 for a couple. The State of California adds to that portion to make the total amount $870.00 for a single person and $1524.00 for a couple. Not every person receives the maximum amount. The amount could be different if a person has other income. Here is the chart for an individual/couple living independently in 2008:
Elderly Blind Disabled
$870.00/$1524.00 $935.00/$1751.00 $870.00/$1524.00
I will publish the amounts for 2009 in January.
Know Your Rights
We are receiving many calls from frightened people due to the rhetoric they are hearing from President Trump and members of his Cabinet. Everyone is scared, even those people who have legal status. Rumors are flying around of ICE raids, numerous arrests, and mass deportations. More now than ever, it