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

Upcoming September Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, with a maximum of $967, will be distributed in 26 days. Typically, SSI payments are issued at the beginning of each month; however, this September's payment will be released on August 29th—the last Friday before September—due to the holiday on September 1st. When the first day of a month coincides with a holiday or weekend, payments are processed on the preceding business day. SSI benefits are designed for individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have qualifying disabilities. The specific payment amount varies depending on factors such as household size. For example, single individuals can receive up to $967, couples filing jointly may receive 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 account for inflation. Eligibility requirements include being a U.S. citizen or a qualifying non-citizen as designated by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must reside in one of the 50 states, Washington D.C., or the Northern Mariana Islands and must not be absent from the U.S. for a full calenda...