A recent modification of the payment schedule for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may have left many people puzzled. You may be waiting for a check this week, but with no SSI payments scheduled in September, you won’t get one. Do not be alarmed: This is simply a one-time shift because of the day on which calendar dates fall, and you WILL ultimately get your benefits.
Why You Won’t Get SSI Payment in September?
SSI payments usually used to be paid on a monthly basis, around the first. But if the day falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are generally issued on the last business day of that month. The 1st falls on a Sunday for September 2024, so SSI payouts were disbursed early… August 30th. This change is made to ensure that recipients receive their funds,
December and January will experience a similar scheduling shift. Since December 1 is a Sunday, the payment for December will be done on November 29. Likewise, as January 1 is New Year’s Day—a federal holiday—the payments will go out Saturday, December 31.
Other Social Security Benefits
If you already received Social Security notice, such as retirement or disability benefits, your September delivery of these types will continue. First of all, means test. Each year the amount varies, but for most recipients, payments are done by month on the day of birthday.
11th September: 01st to 10th born people birthday
September 18: Birthdays from the 11th to the 20th
September 25 (birthdays from September 21-31)
~ If you collect SSI along with other Social Security benefits, or if you began collecting SSA payments before May 1997, then your checks will hit on Sept.
Payment Amounts
Quick refresher of the average monthly benefits for those who are curious about amounts:
Social Security Retirement Benefits: About $1,900 per month. And for those who retire at 70, it could be up to a maximum of $4,873.
Stable money in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, which is around an average of $1,537.
Survivor benefits: an average of $1,029.
SSI (Supplemental Security Income): Approximately $698; on average, SSI has a maximum payment of $943 for individuals and $1,415 per couple.
Changes to SSI Applications Coming Soon
Also of interest for those who are seeking SSI benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that a new, simpler online application for its retirement benefits will be launched this year. The new system, referred to as the “iClaim expansion,” is intended to simplify what has been a confusing and lengthy application process.
This new system will be phased in and limited to 18–64-year-old, first-time single applicants for both Social Security benefits and SSI at the outset. By late next year, the SSA plans to allow new applicants across the country access to the revamped system.
Y child (aged 13) at home, which means that I, my talented and intelligent daughter, would be entitled to benefits of $2,439 a month upon my death or disability without going through the most protracted application in your department. (The family leave act also takes trained professionals out, wascally wabbits.) As Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley said, “It’s about damn time we stopped forcing people who need this vital safety net shell game for their dignity during an application process.”
What This Means for You
Understanding these scheduling nuances is important for SSI recipients, who could face surprises in their home banking if they are not aware of the schedule. And while there is no payment in September, the adjustment makes sure that your full month-to-month benefit amount will be paid. You should have a look into the next-month schedule so you could be prepared in case your salary date happens to fall on a weekend or holiday.
This change could be huge if you are applying for SSI in the future. Overall, the streamlined process was designed to shorten waiting times and simplify navigating the system for applicants.
Being informed about these changes can help you avoid disappointment and plan your life if you depend on SSI or any other Social Security benefits. Contacting the Social Security Administration directly is another option if you have questions or need assistance.
September will look a bit different, as payment schedules have been adjusted accordingly in months prior due to the delayed application process but rest easy knowing you’re now entering very clear payment waters for both SSI recipients and non-receivers.
