The first thing SSI recipients in the United States should know is that their next payday will not be in September. Since September 1, 2024, is on the weekend and it is not a business day, SSA has scheduled this payment for August 30 instead.
So, if you receive your Supplemental Security Income payment on August 30, you will get your money 2 days ahead of schedule. To avoid delays, make sure you apply for a direct deposit rather than a check by mail.
Not just an SSI payment date change
The Social Security Administration has announced that on September 30, 2024, the Agency will expand access to the Supplemental Security Income Program in the United States.
In order to achieve this, SSA has stated that it will update the definition of a public assistance household. On the same date, September 30, 2024, there will be another key update.
SSA will expand the Rental Subsidy Policy for Supplemental Security Income. So far, it has just been available in a few States. The updates are not over and there is still more to take advantage of.
SSI removes barriers to get benefits
Another important update that will also come into effect on September 30 has to do with the removal of barriers to accessing SSI payments in the United States of America.
This final rule will allow the omission of food from ISM calculations. ISM is the In-Kind Support and Maintenance. So, those who receive food support from the local community, family, or friends may have seen their benefit amounts reduced.
On the one hand, it will reduce the burden on Social Security workers. On the other hand, it may help new applicants and current recipients get more money since their benefits will not be reduced for this reason. ISM counts as unearned income, so it poses a great disadvantage for many eligible recipients.