Nevada beneficiaries receive $550 million per year in benefits.
The state of Nevada is serviced by 4 Nevada Social Security Field Offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Service and 1 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. Any of these offices will gladly answer all questions regarding your Social Security Disability claim.
How Much You Could Earn Receiving Nevada Disability Benefits
According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, there are an estimated 269,000 people in the state of Nevada over the age of five who have a form of disability.
The federal government pays the monthly benefits for recipients of either SSDI or SSI benefits.
Not all individuals approved for SSDI or SSI benefits get the maximum amount from the SSA, your benefits could be lower due to income, in the case of SSI benefits.
If your claim for disability benefits in Nevada gets approved, below is a chart of how much is the monthly maximum benefits that individuals and couples receiving SSDI and/or SSI could receive per month.
| Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) | Maximum Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|
| Non-Blind Disabled Individual | $1,470/Month |
| Blind Disabled Individual | $2,460/Month |
| SSI Federal Payment Standard | Maximum Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|
| Individual | $ 914/Month |
| Couple | $1,371/Month |
What Is the Maximum Nevada Social Security Amount?
Disability benefits are federal social security payments made to any American who has applied for these benefits and had their application (i.e., condition) deemed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as being severe enough to qualify to receive disability payments. Given that both disability benefits programs—Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—are federal programs, these programs’ payments are not dependent on the state in which you live. As such, disability benefit payments made to beneficiaries residing in Nevada are calculated in the same way as those who live in any other state in the United States.
Disability benefits are paid through two main programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are paid because you have accumulated sufficient work credits under the social security disability insurance scheme. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments may be available to those who have not acquired enough work credits and also have a lower level of income and assets than the amounts specified by the SSA.
SSI maximum payments are lower than SSDI payments. The maximum SSI payment in 2023 for an individual will be $914 a month for an eligible individual and $1,371 for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse.
SSDI maximum payments depend on how many work credits have been obtained during one’s previous employment and Social Security payroll contributions, whether the individual applicant is earning more or less than a stated Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), whether they have a spouse or dependent family member(s), and whether there are specific additional medical or location costs.
The average monthly payment for an individual receiving disability benefit payments through the SSDI program will be $1,483 in 2023. The maximum for an eligible individual, spouse and one or more dependent children will be $2,616 in 2023. However, payments could go up further if additional necessary medical or location costs are included. The absolute maximum payable amount in 2023 is $3,627 a month.
How To Apply For Disability Benefits In Nevada
You can apply for disability benefits in Nevada online, over the phone, or in person at a Nevada Social Security office.
- Online: apply on ssa.gov.
- Over the Phone: Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) toll-free to speak with a Nevada SSA representative.
- In Person: Apply at a Nevada Social Security office
When applying for Social Security disability benefits in Nevada, make sure you have gathered all the proper evidence and documents to file your initial application. You will need things to prove your citizenship, past work experience, evidence of your condition, etc.
Nevada Social Security Field Offices
| 10416 S Eastern Ave Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 1-800-772-1213 | 1250 S Buffalo Drive Suite 150 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Phone: 1-800-772-1213 | 4340 Simmons Street North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Phone: 1-866-614-9667 |
| 1170 Harvard Way Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 1-888-808-5481 | 350 W Silver St # 100 Elko, NV 89801 Phone:1-800-772-1213 |
There are a handful of Nevada Social Security Offices, including two Social Security offices in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nevada Social Security Office of Disability Determination Services
The office of Disability Determination Services make accurate and prompt decisions on the Nevada disability benefits claims made by individuals. Decisions are based on:
- Medical Records
- Medical and Psychological Evidence
- Continuing Disability review
- The applicant’s own Statement
Nevada Office of Disability Determination Services
Disability Determination Services
1050 E. William Street, Room 300
Carson City, Nevada 89701-3102
Telephone: 800-882-4430
Nevada Social Security Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review
These Nevada Social Security offices of Disability Adjudication and Review are responsible for setting and conducting hearings. They are also responsible for releasing decisions of the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the appeals and the granting of benefits to individuals.
Disability Adjudication and Review Social Security Offices Las Vegas, NV
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
333 Las Vegas Boulevard, South, Suite 4452
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Telephone: (702) 471-0249
Fax: (702) 471-0338
Disability Adjudication and Review Social Security Offices Reno, NV
SSA, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
300 Booth Street Reno, NV 89509
Reno, Nevada 89101
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
NEVADA:
Henderson, Las Vegas, Las Vegas (North)
