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Disability benefits in Arizona
In Arizona, 112,700 people received SSI (average $694.77 a month) and 126,749 disabled workers received SSDI (average $1,700.72) as of December 2025.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
Quick reference
| Label | Value | As of | Source link | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly) | $994 | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly) | $1,491 | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| Who pays the state SSI supplement | No state supplement | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| State-administered supplement amounts | No state supplement | 2026-01-01 | ssa-ssi-state-list | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients | 112,700 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| Average monthly SSI payment | $694.77 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement | Not verified | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients who are blind or disabled | 94,000 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients under age 18 | 15,949 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-asr | 2026-11-12 |
| SSI recipients also receiving Social Security | 38,148 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-ssi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| SSDI disabled-worker beneficiaries | 126,749 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Total monthly SSDI benefits to disabled workers | $215,564,000 | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Average monthly SSDI benefit (disabled workers) | $1,700.72 Estimate ssdi.totalMonthlyBenefits / ssdi.disabledWorkerBeneficiaries | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Spouses and children receiving SSDI family benefits | 18,019 Estimate Table 2 Disability Spouses + Disability Children | 2025-12-31 | ssa-oasdi-sc | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial disability claims received (12 months) | 42,783 Estimate Sum of monthly Receipts (All Initial), FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial disability decisions (12 months) | 41,348 Estimate Sum of monthly Determinations (All Initial), FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial claims approved (12 months) | 12,333 Estimate Sum of monthly Allowances (All Initial), FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial approval rate (12 months) | 29.8% Estimate dds.favorableDeterminations / dds.determinations x 100 (initial claims, FY2026) | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Reconsideration approval rate (12 months) | 14.9% Estimate Sum of Allowances (All Recon) / Sum of Determinations (All Recon) x 100, FY2026 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Initial claims pending | 17,210 | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| Backlog estimate (months of work) | 5 months Estimate dds.pending / (dds.determinations / 12): months of backlog at the FY2026 pace. Not an official processing time. | 2026-09-25 | ssa-mowl | 2026-11-12 |
| State short-term disability or paid medical leave program | No | 2026-11-12 | dol-wb-paid-leave | 2026-11-12 |
| Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities | Yes | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Buy-in income limit | $3,325 per month (individual) | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Buy-in asset limit | No limit | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Buy-in premiums | $10-$35 | 2026-01-01 | kff-medicaid-buyin | 2026-11-12 |
| Disability prevalence (Census ACS) | Not verified | 2024-12-31 | census-acs-s1810 | 2026-11-12 |
| FY2024 favorable determination rate, all claims | 33.54% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
| FY2024 adult favorable determination rate | 29.71% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
| FY2024 SSI child allowance rate | 55.62% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
| Share of adults 18-64 receiving SSA disability benefits (FY2024) | 3.94% | 2024-09-30 | ssa-fywl | 2026-11-12 |
Sourced facts
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- Federal SSI maximum, individual (monthly): $994 [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Federal SSI maximum, couple (monthly): $1,491 [2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Who pays the state SSI supplement: No state supplement [3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- State-administered supplement amounts: No state supplement [4] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients: 112,700 [5] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Average monthly SSI payment: $694.77 [6] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: Not verified [7] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients who are blind or disabled: 94,000 [8] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients under age 18: 15,949 [9] Last verified 2026-11-12
- SSI recipients also receiving Social Security: 38,148 [10] Last verified 2026-11-12
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
- SSDI disabled-worker beneficiaries: 126,749 [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Total monthly SSDI benefits to disabled workers: $215,564,000 [2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Average monthly SSDI benefit (disabled workers): $1,700.72 Estimate ssdi.totalMonthlyBenefits / ssdi.disabledWorkerBeneficiaries[3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Spouses and children receiving SSDI family benefits: 18,019 Estimate Table 2 Disability Spouses + Disability Children[4] Last verified 2026-11-12
Disability decisions, last 12 months
- Initial disability claims received (12 months): 42,783 Estimate Sum of monthly Receipts (All Initial), FY2026[1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial disability decisions (12 months): 41,348 Estimate Sum of monthly Determinations (All Initial), FY2026[2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial claims approved (12 months): 12,333 Estimate Sum of monthly Allowances (All Initial), FY2026[3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial approval rate (12 months): 29.8% Estimate dds.favorableDeterminations / dds.determinations x 100 (initial claims, FY2026)[4] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Reconsideration approval rate (12 months): 14.9% Estimate Sum of Allowances (All Recon) / Sum of Determinations (All Recon) x 100, FY2026[5] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Initial claims pending: 17,210 [6] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Backlog estimate (months of work): 5 months Estimate dds.pending / (dds.determinations / 12): months of backlog at the FY2026 pace. Not an official processing time.[7] Last verified 2026-11-12
State short-term disability / paid medical leave
- State short-term disability or paid medical leave program: No [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
Medicaid buy-in
Population
- Disability prevalence (Census ACS): Not verified [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
Disability decisions, fiscal year 2024
- FY2024 favorable determination rate, all claims: 33.54% [1] Last verified 2026-11-12
- FY2024 adult favorable determination rate: 29.71% [2] Last verified 2026-11-12
- FY2024 SSI child allowance rate: 55.62% [3] Last verified 2026-11-12
- Share of adults 18-64 receiving SSA disability benefits (FY2024): 3.94% [4] Last verified 2026-11-12
Conflicts and unverified data
Disability Determination Services agency: not verified. Not yet verified against the state DDS directory.
DDS website: not verified. Not yet verified against the state DDS directory.
Recipients of SSA-paid state supplement: not verified. Not yet mapped from the SSI Annual Statistical Report.
Disability prevalence (Census ACS): not verified. The Census data API now requires a key; not yet ingested.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SSI in Arizona in 2026?
The federal SSI maximum is $994 per month for one person and $1,491 for a couple. Arizona does not pay a state supplement. From January of next year the federal maximum rises to $1,029.
What is the average SSI payment in Arizona?
In December of last year, 112,700 people in Arizona received SSI, and the average federally administered payment was $694.77 per month.
What is the SSDI approval rate in Arizona?
In federal fiscal year ending this September, Arizona's disability determination agency approved 29.8% of the initial disability claims it decided and 14.9% of reconsiderations. These rates cover SSDI and SSI disability claims together.
How long does a disability decision take in Arizona?
Social Security does not publish an average initial decision time by state. Arizona had 17,210 initial claims pending, which at the recent pace is roughly 5 months months of work. Treat this as an estimate.
What is the average SSDI payment in Arizona?
126,749 disabled workers in Arizona received Social Security disability benefits, averaging about $1,700.72 per month in December of last year.
Does Arizona have state short-term disability?
No. Arizona does not run a state short-term disability or paid medical leave insurance program that pays benefits today. Workers there rely on employer or private disability insurance.
Can I keep Medicaid while working with a disability in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona has a Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities. Income limit: $3,325 per month (individual).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.