Low-income Americans who are blind, have a disability or are at least 65 years old may receive SSI payments in the United States. Those who meet all the requirements and remain eligible can get this monthly supplement.
Social Security has confirmed that there will be an Supplemental Security Income payment on August 30. However, this will not be the only payday that the Administration has scheduled for next month.
Reason for an SSI check on August 30
Even if you receive a payment on August 1, you may qualify for the next one on August 30. This is because it is, basically, the payment for September sent in advance.
Since Social Security cannot schedule payments on the weekends or holidays, the SSI payday had to be rescheduled. In this way, all Supplemental Security Income recipients will get their money on time without any delays.
Although SSI beneficiaries tend to get their money on the first day of the month, sometimes they can have it ahead of schedule. That is why some payments will be due at the end of the month.
Will SSI amounts be the same on August 30?
Since it is not a bonus or extra payment, the maximum amounts will be the same. Average payments may be slightly different due to the fact that there can be more or fewer recipients.
But there will be no substantial changes. In fact, the maximum SSI amount will be $973 for individuals. While the average payment for all recipients is about $697.82.
Married couples who qualify for the largest SSI benefit can receive up to $1,415. Of course, many recipients do not get the full amount because they have other sources of earnings and resources. For example, those receiving retirement benefits aged 65 or older get on average $574.
Children may also receive SSI payments and their average payment is about $815. Those aged 18-64 can receive an average payment of about $743.
What are the specific requirements for individuals to qualify for SSI payments?
Individuals must meet specific requirements to qualify for SSI payments.
Limited income and resources
- SSI is generally for individuals who don’t earn more than $1,971 from work each month. The income limit increases for couples and when parents apply for children.
- SSI looks at other sources of income besides your job, like disability benefits, unemployment, and pensions.
- Your resources (things you own) must be worth no more than $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple living together. Some resources, like a house you live in and usually your car, are not counted.
Citizenship and residence
- You must be a U.S. citizen or national, or a noncitizen in certain classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- You must live in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands.
- You must not be absent from the U.S. for a full calendar month or 30+ consecutive days.
- There are additional rules and requirements for noncitizens to be eligible.
Age or disability
- You must be age 65 or older, OR
- If you’re age 64 or younger, you must have a disability that affects your ability to work for a year or more, or will result in death. For children, the disability must severely limit daily activities.