Social Security retirement payments follow a schedule for United States beneficiaries, as do Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks. This second check is an extra payment that only a group of eligible United States citizens can get.
And in the month of May we will have two of these different payments so that we can enjoy them and use the money for what we need. Remember that the maximum check for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is $943 per month, but that does not mean that all beneficiaries get this benefit.
When does the May Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check arrive?
In the month of May we will not have just one of these payments, but we will be able to get two different Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks. These payments of this particular benefit will arrive twice in May due to an irregularity in the calendar.
Thus, the collection days for this Supplemental Security Income benefit in May are:
- May 1st. Payment of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the month of May.
- May 31st. June Supplemental Security Income check. Payment is advanced due to an irregularity in the calendar.
The payment of these benefits is always made on the 1st of the month, with some exceptions. In June, the 1st of the month is a weekend. When this happens, the Social Security Administration pays these checks on the immediately preceding business day.
What are the requirements to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
To begin collecting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) each month, you must meet two requirements. The Social Security Administration looks at each Supplemental Security Income application on an individual basis, so each case is completely unique.
But the general requirements are that you must be 65 or older or have a disability. Also, you must have a low monthly income, as well as low resources in general. With these two requirements we can apply for the monthly benefit.
Once we have a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check accepted we can get up to $943 per month. The amount we have in our checking account each month through this benefit will depend on our monthly income. The higher the monthly income, the lower the Supplemental Security Income benefit.