The Social Security Administration has confirmed the payments in March 2024. Some eligible Supplemental Security Income (SSI), retirement, and disability beneficiaries may get two checks on March 1.
Bear in mind that the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check is due on March 1 says Social Security. Therefore, there are no changes since this payment usually arrives on the first day of the month.
However, if you are on Social Security before May 1997, your check is usually due on March 3. As March 3 falls on a Sunday, this payment arrives in advance on March 1, just like the SSI check.
WHO IS RECEIVING TWO CHECKS ON MARCH 1 FROM SOCIAL SECURITY?
Those beneficiaries who receive SSI and retirement or disability benefits at the same time will collect 2 payments on March 1. Do not forget that if your retirement or disability payment is too low, you can also apply for SSI.
March 1 will also be the payday for those who are on Social Security before May 1997. This group of seniors will only get one payment unless they also qualify for SSI too.
The thing is Social Security never pays on the weekend or a holiday. By doing so, SSA avoids late or delayed payments. Not surprisingly, there are some changes that could bring two checks on the same day.
HOW MUCH CAN I GET ON MARCH 1 IF I JUST GET SSI?
If you just receive SSI and you qualify for the largest amount, you could get up to $943. This amount is for single beneficiaries. Married couples can get up to $1,415.
A third group of beneficiaries could receive a check worth $472. This smaller payment is for essential persons on SSI. Getting Social Security or retirement benefits means extra money.
The average retirement check is about $1,907. However, if you are on disability benefits (SSDI), your check will be smaller. The average SSDI check is worth $1,537 approximately.
Who is eligible to receive two checks on March 1 from Social Security?
Beneficiaries who will receive two checks on March 1, 2024 from Social Security are those who are enrolled in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and also receive retirement or disability benefits.
This group includes individuals who enrolled in Social Security prior to May 1997, as their payment normally scheduled for March 3 is moved up to March 1, coinciding with the SSI payment date.
The average retirement payment is about $1,907, while the average SSDI check is about $1,537.
