September SSI Payments of Up to $967 Disbursed in 26 Days

Upcoming in 26 days, eligible recipients will receive their September Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, with amounts up to $967. Typically, SSI payments are disbursed at the beginning of each month; however, this month’s payment will be issued on August 29, the last Friday before September, due to the holiday on September 1. When a scheduled payment date falls on a holiday or weekend, the benefit is paid on the preceding business day. SSI benefits support individuals with limited income who are aged 65 or older, blind, or have qualifying disabilities. The benefit amounts vary depending on several factors, including the number of dependents. For example, individuals can receive up to $967, couples up to $1,450, and caregivers providing essential support to SSI recipients can get up to $484. In January, SSI payments saw a 2.5% increase to offset inflation. To qualify, recipients must meet certain criteria: they must be U.S. citizens or have specific immigration statuses approved by the Department of Homeland Security, reside in one of the 50 states, Washington D.C., or the Northern Mariana Islands, and not have been absent from the U.S. for an entire month or more than 3...