The Social Security Administration has announced when the next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment is due. What is more, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Service have also revealed the new paydays for SNAP benefits in the USA next February.
SSI is only for low-income families, just like SNAP benefits. What is more, a beneficiary can collect both of them at the same time. In this way, they can get money for monthly expenses and food. Inflation has affected millions of American families.
And some families still do not know that they may qualify for both payments. Getting SSI can give you checks worth $472, $943, or even $1,415. They are for essential persons, single people, and married couples who are eligible respectively. SNAP amounts may differ depending on where you live.
WHEN WILL SSI PAYMENTS ARRIVE IN FEBRUARY?
According to the Social Security Administration payment schedule, the next SSI check will be due on February 1. Just like when thousands of SNAP beneficiaries may get their cash too.
While SSI arrives on the same day to over five million recipients in the United States, SNAP benefits are sent through February 28. Texas and Florida will be sending Food Stamps longer.
However, there are some States that send Food Stamps on a single payday. So, the payday will be the same as for those who are collecting SSI payments. For example, Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, North Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands send SNAP benefits on February 1 only.
It is true that other States will also be sending SSI and SNAP benefits on the same day, February 1. Nevertheless, they will not just have a single payday. For instance, Arizona and Minnesota are sending Food Stamps from January 1 through January 13.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GET SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND SNAP BENEFITS?
Since they are different programs, you must file independently. It is true that if you qualify for SSI, you may get other benefits easier. This is because they test your income and resources to get Supplemental Security Income.
So, sometimes you may be deemed categorically eligible for other benefits once you qualify for SSI. Do not forget that to get Supplemental Security Income, you must be 65 years old, blind, or have a disability regardless of your age.
To get SNAP there are also income and resource limits. If you do not meet these thresholds, you will not be eligible. Seniors aged 60 and people with a disability may have special conditions too.
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents will only be able to get SNAP benefits for 3 months in a 3 year period. To get it longer they must work for 80 hours per month. Exemptions are available for pregnant women, Veterans, people who are experiencing homelessness and some young adults who were in foster care.
