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Income and Social Security
New Hampshire SSI supplement
New Hampshire's state supplement for people 65 or older is called Old Age Assistance, or OAA.
It is a monthly cash payment for people with very low income, figured from a state standard of need that depends on household size. People in licensed residential care facilities have a different, separate standard.
How to apply in New Hampshire
- Who runs it
- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Who may qualify in New Hampshire
| Age | 65 or older |
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Source: New Hampshire General Court, Office of Legislative Services (source 1)
What you may get
| Monthly supplement, one person living on their own (2026) | Varies with your income. The state's standard of need is a fixed amount for one person, set each year |
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| Monthly supplement, couple living on their own (2026) | Varies with your income. A couple is figured as a household of two |
| Monthly supplement, licensed residential care facility (2026) | Varies. Residents of licensed residential care facilities have their own standard of need, and the payment goes to you, not the facility |
Source: New Hampshire General Court, Office of Legislative Services (source 1)
How New Hampshire is different
Where New Hampshire's rules differ from the federal rules for State SSI supplements.
- Paid separately by the state; apply with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Free help
Free help with this in New Hampshire
Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in New Hampshire
State SSI supplement in another state
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Sources
- New Hampshire General Court, Office of Legislative Services, He-W 600 Eligibility rules (He-W 642.02 Old Age Assistance, He-W 648.02 Residential Care Facilities, He-W 658.03 Adult Category Standard of Need) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Social Security Administration, SI 01415.010 Administration of State Supplementary Programs (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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