When you are on SSI does each state give you different benefits? Is it based on the cost of living ?

Or do you receive the same county and federal benefits no matter what stat you live in. In other words if I move from California will my benefits be ths same in Florida?

Anonymous2012-08-01T11:05:53Z

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Different states do offer different supplements to SSI on top of the maximum monthly SSI amount. In California it ranges from $120 to $407, depending on your current living arrangements. In Florida, there is not supplement.

thus, you could lose a significant amount of your monthly benefits.

Judith2012-08-01T13:41:41Z

The maximum federal benefit is $698 and is the same in all states. However, some states pay what is called a state supplement; most don't. The state of Florida doesn't supplement SSI.