Those United States citizens who consider that they have a Social Security retirement benefit that is too low have the right to ask for an extra check. This extra check is not for All United States citizens, since it is necessary to meet certain requirements if we want to apply for it.
Even so, as soon as we see that we meet these requirements we should ask for the check as soon as possible. And the fact is that every month that we collect this extra Social Security benefit we will find ourselves with an average check of $500. For some Americans, this extra payment can make a huge difference in their household finances.
Regardless of whether we have a Social Security retirement check or not we will also be able to request this payment. It is important to keep this in mind, as many citizens think that it is mandatory to have the retirement benefit to claim the extra payment. There are two main requirements, but one of them is not being retired. So pay attention because you could get a new check to enjoy extra money and use it on whatever you need.
How can I get an extra $500 from Social Security?
The Social Security Administration sends out thousands of different checks to United States citizens each month. Each of these checks has its own requirements and amount. And in this case we are not talking about a retirement payment, but a supplemental check that some Americans might get.
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This other payment is called Supplemental Security Income and is an ideal payment for those Americans most in need. Of course, we must meet these mandatory requirements if we want to be eligible to get the check. If we do not meet them, it does not mean that we will not be able to apply for it in the future.
These are the requirements to get an average check of $500 extra from Social Security:
- Be age 65 or older or have a disability. It doesn’t matter which of the two groups we belong to. Belonging to one of them is enough.
- Have low monthly income, as well as low resources in general.
As we have already mentioned, it does not matter whether you are retired or not in order to get one of these monthly Social Security checks. Meeting these two requirements is more than enough if we want to obtain the benefit.
Maximum Supplemental Security Income amount and mailing date
The amount of Supplemental Security Income check you get each month is directly related to your monthly income. The more income you have, the smaller the check you will get.
The Social Security Administration sends out a maximum of $943 in Supplemental Security Income checks each month. The average payment for this benefit is around $500, although that does not mean that all Americans get the same payment.
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As for the day of mailing, payments of this benefit are always assigned to the 1st of each month. However, if that day is a holiday or weekend, the Social Security Administration sends this check on the immediately preceding business day.
Who can apply for Social Security in the U.S.?
- People who have worked and paid into the Social Security system through their payroll taxes for a certain number of years, which gives them “credits” toward retirement benefits.
- People with disabilities who meet specific eligibility criteria and have accumulated sufficient work credits, or are dependent on someone who has them.
- Family members of qualifying beneficiaries, including spouses, divorced children, and parents, under certain conditions.
Survivors of a deceased worker who have accumulated sufficient work credits.
For detailed and specific information on eligibility criteria and how to apply for Social Security, I recommend you visit the U.S. Social Security Administration’s official website directly at https://www.ssa.gov/.