Direct payment of Social Security benefits in August, worth $967, will arrive in 19 days
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and live in one of the 50 states.
SSA beneficiaries will begin receiving a new round of payments within 19 days, amounting to approximately $967.
SSI payments are generally distributed at the beginning of each month to beneficiaries with limited incomes who are blind, age 65 or older, or have another disability rated by the agency.
The amount beneficiaries receive depends on the number of people applying. January SSI payments increased by 2.5% in December 2024 to keep up with inflation.
Individuals will receive up to $967; couples applying together can receive $1,450, and essential workers providing necessary care to SSI recipients can receive up to $484.
To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens in one of the alien classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, they must live in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or the Northern Mariana Islands.
The SSA provides financial assistance to thousands of retired workers, workers with disabilities, and their surviving family members through its various programs, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
It's important to remember that the SSA does not operate on holidays or weekends. Therefore, if a payment date falls on a holiday, your payment will be issued before or after that date.
If you don't receive your payment on the scheduled date, the SSA recommends waiting three business days before contacting state officials for more information.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program designed to provide financial support to people with disabilities that prevent them from working regularly and maintaining sufficient income to support themselves.

