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Income and Social Security
Georgia SSI supplement
Georgia adds a small state payment, $40 a month, for people on SSI who live in a nursing home and whose SSI drops to $30.
The Division of Family and Children Services sets it up with your nursing home Medicaid. It is not paid to older people living on their own.
How to apply in Georgia
Who may qualify in Georgia
| Who it is for | People on SSI who enter a nursing home, when their SSI is cut to $30 a month |
|---|
Source: Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (source 1)
What you may get
| Monthly supplement, one person living on their own (2026) | None for people living on their own |
|---|---|
| Monthly state supplement, SSI recipient in a nursing home (in effect since July 1, 2019) | $40 a month |
Source: Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (source 1)
How Georgia is different
Where Georgia's rules differ from the federal rules for State SSI supplements.
- Paid separately by the state; handled by your county DFCS office as part of your nursing home Medicaid
Source: Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (source 1)
Free help
Free help with this in Georgia
Division of Aging Services
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Georgia
State SSI supplement in another state
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Sources
- Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services, Medicaid Policy Manual, Section 2578 SSI Recipients (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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