The Social Security Administration could send extra checks of up to $943 to eligible United States citizens. Not only that, but that check could be double for many of them. So in the month of May we could get two different checks with up to $943.
And all that on top of our Social Security retirement benefit. So we would get a total of three checks in the month of May, reaching a good amount of dollars to be able to use for whatever we need. Without a doubt, knowing all the information is worthwhile in order to organize everything in the best possible way.
Who can get an extra $943 in Social Security in May?
In order to get an extra Social Security payment in May, we must have accepted Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This benefit is important for all needy Americans. Ultimately, this check payment is only for Americans with the lowest incomes.
Thus, the requirements for this payment are:
- Be 65 years of age or have a disability.
- Have a low monthly income, as well as low resources.
If we meet these requirements and have applied for a Supplemental Security Income check, the Social Security Administration will send us a check on May 1st and another on the 31st of this same month.
What is the exact amount of SSI from Social Security?
The check we get each month for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be different. The maximum payment is $943 per month, but that does not mean you will always get a check like this.
The final amount depends on our monthly income. So the more monthly income, the less money from this Social Security payment. On the other hand, it is also important to know that the amount of the payment can vary from month to month if our income changes.
Just as the amount can change, it is also possible that at some point we may stop collecting the Supplemental Security Income payment. However, we may be able to start collecting it again if we are again in an unfavorable situation. Stopping getting the extra Social Security check at some point does not mean losing it forever.
Remember that if you activate Direct Deposit, you will get your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment on the same day it is sent. Therefore, it’s a good idea to activate this collection method so you can forget about delays and get all your Social Security payments as soon as possible.