What is the maximum SSDI for a couple in New Jersey?

By Hogan Smith

Updated 12/05/2025


What is the maximum SSDI for a couple in New Jersey? In New Jersey, the maximum Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a couple depend on the individual benefits that each spouse qualifies for, but there is a cap on the total family benefit. Typically, the combined SSDI amount for a couple cannot exceed about 150% of the worker’s full benefit, which for 2024 means a maximum around $4,446 per month although exact figures vary based on each case. The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates this to ensure the total payout for a couple does not surpass their limits.

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Understanding Maximum SSDI Benefits for Couples in New Jersey
  • Each spouse’s SSDI amount is calculated based on their individual earnings record.
  • The combined benefit for couples is limited to a maximum percentage of the primary worker’s benefit.
  • Maximum family benefits generally do not exceed about 150% of the primary worker’s full benefit.
  • The SSA applies family maximum rules to ensure benefits do not exceed legal limits.
  • Additional dependents like children may affect total family benefits but not the couple’s maximum.
  • Amounts can vary annually due to cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and individual earnings history.

How Hogan Smith Can Help

At Hogan Smith, we assist couples in New Jersey by helping you fully understand and maximize your SSDI benefits within state and federal guidelines. Our team guides you through the complex calculations of combined SSDI limits, ensures your documentation correctly reflects your earnings records, and advocates for your maximum entitled benefits.

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If you want clarity on the maximum SSDI for a couple in New Jersey, contact Hogan Smith today for a free consultation. Our experienced attorneys will help you navigate benefit rules, secure the maximum amount, and support you throughout your SSDI claim process with confidence.


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