Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get 2 payments in August if eligible claimed Social Security. The thing is there is just one payment per month.
Even if there will be a total of 12 SSI payments in 2024, some payments may be sent in advance. That is why sometimes, beneficiaries may get money before the due date. Collecting 2 payments during the same month.
SSI payment dates in August
The first Supplemental Security Income payday for August will be on the first. So, all eligible recipients will get money on August 1, 2024. Therefore, there are about 2 weeks left to get cash in your bank account.
Bear in mind that this is a benefit from the Federal government for low-income families. Hence, you may lose eligibility if you have more earnings or you have started working and your income does not meet the necessary requirements.
If you remain eligible, you will also receive the SSI payment for September in August. Since Social Security has not scheduled the Supplemental Security Income payday in September, you need to ày close attention to the one for August. August 30 will be when this benefit will be sent to all beneficiaries.
SSI maximum amounts in August 2024
The Social Security Administration has set the maximum amount for Supplemental Security Income at $943 for individuals per month. For your information, the average check is $697.47 per month.
What is more, your average payment could be even lower if you are 65 years old or older. 65-year-olds and older can receive about $574 per month on average. But what about eligible married couples?
If you are married and you both qualify for Supplemental Security Income, you could get up to $1,415 per month. That is $472 higher than the maximum amount for an individual. Essential persons may also get SSI payments and they can be up to $472 per month.