In the next few hours, the Social Security Administration will send the first May Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check to beneficiaries in the United States. This will be the first of the month, but not the last, as there is an irregularity in the schedule.
But be that as it may, what is certain is that eligible beneficiaries will be able to enjoy this new Social Security benefit to get extra money they can use on whatever they need. This extra check is not for all Americans, just as you don’t have to be retired to get monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How do I get the new May Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
The first of these payments of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in May will be on the 1st of the month. The payment usually leaves the Social Security office on this particular day, with some exceptions.
But with the May payment there are no exceptions, so we can say that the payment will reach the beneficiaries’ pockets without delays. Of course, we have to have the payment accepted in advance. Only then we will get this month’s check of up to $943.
The requirements to obtain this benefit are always the same every month. On the one hand, it is necessary to be 65 years old or older or have a disability. On the other hand, it is also mandatory to have low resources and low monthly income. The Social Security Administration reviews each Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application and issues a check according to the beneficiary’s needs.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Extra Check in May 2024
In addition to the May 1st Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, the Administration will pay an extra check. The reason this will happen is very simple, and that is that June 1st, 2024 is a weekend. When that happens, payments for this day are sent on the immediately preceding business day.
Thus, in May the Administration will send out two different checks. One on May 1st and one on May 31st. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will usually reach the recipients of these checks on these two days.
Remember that the maximum payment is $943, but this does not mean that all beneficiaries will receive a SSI benefit. Also, remember that Direct Deposit must be activated in order to receive the check on the same day it is mailed.