SSI is the Supplemental Security Income. It is a benefit for those who do not qualify for Social Security or for those who get a small retirement or SSDI payment.
These SSI direct deposits or checks can help millions of Americans make ends meet. To get this money, apart from having a low income, you must have a disability, be blind, or be at least 65 years old. Filing and approval are essential, but you must also remain eligible. But when will these payments arrive?
Federal SSI arrives in 6 days
October 1 is when the Social Security Administration has scheduled the next SSI payment in the United States. This will be the only payment date for all recipients.
Even if it includes the 2024 COLA increase, these payments will not include the 2025 COLA yet. The next and new COLA will not arrive until December 31, 2024.
This will be the date because January 1 is a holiday and Social Security never sends money in New Year or in any other Federal holiday. Not even on weekends.
SSI maximum amounts for beneficiaries on October 1
The maximum amount an individual can receive is $943 on October 1, 2024. However, this amount could be much smaller if you are an essential person, In this case, it could just be $472.
Eligible married couples can receive up to $1,415, but it is not double the amount an individual can receive. It is, in fact, much less. If you receive SSI on October 1, 2024, and you are also receiving SSDI or retirement benefits your Social Security will be sent on October 3, 2024.
So, you will receive 2 payments in less than 48 hours. The average retirement benefit payment is about $1,920, but the average SSI is just $698. SSDI can get about $1,539. Bear in mind that your Supplemental Security Income payment could be lower than average if you have other earnings.
- $943 for 1 person
- $1,415 for married couples
- $472 for essential persons