There are 24 days left until the Social Security Administration sends a new SSI payment, as this month comes with no benefits for recipients of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Normally, the SSA delivers SSI benefits on the first day of the month. However, since September 1st falls on a Sunday, the SSI payment was rescheduled for the preceding business day on August 30th. This scenario will also occur in November, so beneficiaries should be aware and adjust their monthly spending plans accordingly.
Learn more about the upcoming payment, including how much money beneficiaries will receive next month. Recipients will not receive their regular SSI payment in September. Due to the SSA delivering payments to more than 70 million beneficiaries nationwide, they established a payment schedule to keep everyone informed about upcoming dates according to the programs they qualify for.
Based on the Social Security payment schedule, beneficiaries should expect their payments in October. If your SSI payment doesn’t arrive on the scheduled date, wait at least three mailing days before contacting customer service. Delays may stem from your banking process rather than from the SSA. For additional information, access your My Social Security Account, where you can download financial statements and manage other Social Security-related processes.
The SSI payment is crucial for millions of low-income Americans. The Social Security Administration aims to provide SSI benefits to nearly 5 million low-income seniors over 65, disabled people, and eligible children. SSI payments are available to residents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Northern Mariana Islands. States and other jurisdictions may increase SSI payments with the federal government administering these increases. These benefits are vital as they help individuals struggling to make ends meet and prevent them from falling deeper into poverty. Beneficiaries should educate themselves and claim these federal benefits if they meet the program requirements.
SSI benefits vary depending on filing status and income source. For instance, an individual may receive a maximum of $943 and an average of $698 if they meet the financial requirements. Couples who meet the income and resource standards may receive up to $1,415 monthly, and those who qualify as essential persons (EP) may receive an additional $472 monthly. To qualify as an essential person, grantees must meet SSA’s EP criteria.
Due to high application rejection rates, consulting a financial advisor or Social Security specialist before submission is recommended. Prospective applicants should note that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available to those who qualify for Social Security payments. You can apply for both benefits using the same form, although the SSA may request additional information before approving both benefits.
