Beneficiaries eligible for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will receive four payments over the following three months. As September concludes, the Social Security Administration is preparing to provide another round of SSI payments on October 1st, as recipients received no benefits this month. As a result, after a month without SSI payments, claimants will get their usual benefits in fewer than six days. Remember that recipients of this program are always paid on the first of each month unless that day falls on a weekend or a government holiday. If this is the case, the SSA will reschedule the payment date for the previous business day. If you currently qualify for the Supplemental Security Income program, find out when your next four SSI payments will be made.
When will low-income Americans receive SSI payments in the second part of the year?
Because the Social Security Administration oversees four different programs, they developed an annual calendar to ensure that all beneficiaries know when they will get their payments. The SSA will set payment dates based on the program they qualified for, the date they claimed benefits, and the day they were born—especially for individuals eligible for the retired, survivors, and disability insurance (RSDI) program. According to this Social Security payment schedule, claimants will get their next four SSI payments on the following dates:
SSI payments SSI payment dateAdvance payment.
September October October 1st November November 29th (December 1st)
December – December 31st (January 1).
Remember that to be eligible for these payments, beneficiaries must first demonstrate that they earn less than $1,941 per month and meet the Social Security Administration’s asset and resource requirements. Currently, if you wish to apply as an individual, you must show that your assets are less than $2,000, or $3,000 for couples. Furthermore, a substantial handicap, such as blindness, is a qualifying factor for the vast majority of SSI recipients (84%). In addition, all applicants must meet Social Security’s tight financial standards, and those seeking disability benefits must also meet the program’s stringent medical requirements.
Because of the stringent eligibility conditions, a high percentage of SSI disability claims are refused. As a result, technically incorrect petitions are frequently refused because the applicant’s assets or income exceed the eligibility criteria. State disability determination organizations then receive the remaining medical evaluation applications. From 2018 to 2020, around 40% of applicants were determined to be eligible for SSI. For more information on SSI payments and qualifying conditions, please visit Social Security’s official SSI benefits page.
Beneficiaries can get from $698 and $1,415 in SSI payments
According to Social Security guidelines, different payment levels are available for recipients receiving SSI payments in 2024. Each beneficiary gets a monthly check based on their filing status and source of income. If a claimant files as an individual and meets the financial conditions, they can receive up to $943 and an average of $698. In addition, couples who meet the income and resource requirements can receive up to $1,415 per month, while all beneficiaries who meet the essential person (EP) criterion can receive an additional $472 per month.
To qualify as an essential person, grantees must meet the Social Security Administration’s EP requirements. Because of the high rejection rate, we urge that you consult with a financial advisor or Social Security specialist before filing any paperwork. Finally, potential applicants should be aware that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to many persons who are eligible for Social Security benefits. You can apply for both benefits using the same application form, which is common to both programs. Keep in mind, though, that the Social Security Administration frequently requests extra information before certifying you for both benefits.