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Income and Social Security
Oregon SSI supplement
Oregon does not add a regular monthly payment to SSI for most people living on their own.
Through its Oregon Supplemental Income Program, the state pays $22 a month to people whose only income is SSI and who get in-home care services, and it can help pay room and board in adult foster homes, residential care and assisted living.
How to apply in Oregon
- Who runs it
- Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities
Who may qualify in Oregon
| One person | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| OSIP Medical adjusted income standard (January 2026) | $994 a month | $1,491 a month |
What you may get
| Monthly supplement, one person living on their own (January 2026) | None for most people living on their own; see the in-home supplement |
|---|---|
| Monthly in-home supplement, when SSI is your only income and you get in-home care services (2026) | $22 a month |
| Room and board you pay in an adult foster home, residential care or assisted living (2026) | $773 a month |
| Amount you keep for clothing and personal items in a nursing facility on Medicaid (January 2026) | $81.28 a month ($90 with certain VA pensions) |
How Oregon is different
Where Oregon's rules differ from the federal rules for State SSI supplements.
- Paid separately by the state; apply with the Oregon Department of Human Services
Good to know
- When a couple both get SSI and live in a community-based care setting, the state may pay the gap between the one-person standard and each person's income.
Free help
Free help with this in Oregon
Aging and People with Disabilities
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Oregon
State SSI supplement in another state
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Sources
- Oregon Secretary of State, OAR 461, Division 155: Income and Payment Standards, and Special Needs (461-155-0250, -0270, -0575, -0630) (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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