SSI payments are for Americans who have a low income, have little to no resources, and may be receiving SSDI or retirement benefits as well. Besides, you must be in one of the following situations.
In order to receive SSI benefits, you must be at least 65 years old, or have a disability, or be blind. Any of the three conditions is essential together with having little money on hand and low or no earnings.
SSI’s next payment date
Since the September payment was due on August 30, the next monthly check or direct deposit will be delivered in October. So, in about 23 days Supplemental Security Income recipients will get their money.
October 1 will be the day that the Social Security Administration has confirmed to send the next SSI payment. The good thing is that this is the only payday so all beneficiaries get their direct deposit on the same day.
Even if sometimes there are 2 paydays for SSI per month, the second payment is for the upcoming month. It is usually necessary to be sent in advance because the payday falls on the weekend or a Federal holiday.
Will the next SSI payment include the 2025 COLA?
Although the 2025 COLA increase will not be available until December 31, October 10 will be when the Administration will unveil the new COLA figure for Social Security and SSI payments.
So far, the COLA increase seems to be lower than in the previous years. The Senior Citizens League announced a 2025 COLA projection of just 2.57%. Since Supplemental Security Income recipients get the smallest payments on average, they may not receive a lot of dollars after the boost.
- average payment for those recipients aged 18-64: $742
- average payment for those recipients aged 65 and older: $574
- average payment for those recipients aged under 18: $805
Now, the average Supplemental Security Income payment is worth $695. The maximum payment can be up to $1,415 for eligible married couples and up to $943 for individuals. Recipients who do not qualify for a large payment may want to apply for SNAP as well.