Social Security paydays are always good days for United States citizens. While it is true that pensioners are paid only once a month, there are other special payments that reach retirees on certain days. This time we are talking about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment. This check is not for all retirees, but it can reach a large part of them.
The total amount of the payment of this check depends on the personal situation of each pensioner. In addition, SSI is not for all retirees, but only for those over 65 years of age who have low income and low economic resources. Users with disabilities under the age of 65 can also apply for SSI from the Social Security Administration.
To find out if you are eligible for SSI, simply use the Best Tool application. This tool is really simple and in just a few minutes we will know if Social Security has to send us a monthly SSI check or not. Once we find out if we are eligible we just have to apply for the benefit.
SSI payments with an increase of more than 100 dollars
Since the beginning of 2023, all Social Security payments increased by 8.7% due to the COLA. This caused Supplemental Security Income payments to increase by more than $100 in some cases thereafter. This is great news for recipients who receive this check, as it is ultimately a check that is intended for those most in need.
Regardless of the amount you receive and the type of SSI eligibility you meet, you will soon receive one of the new checks. The Social Security Administration sent out the first check for March on the 1st of the month. This check was also the regular Supplemental Security Income check.
For many citizens it is striking that there are two SSI checks during the month of March. This is because the 1st of April is a weekend. The Social Security Administration does not send checks on weekends, so in these cases it pays the money on the immediately preceding business day.
How can I get my Social Security check faster?
Whether it is your SSI check or your retirement pension payment, the Social Security Administration follows a strict payment schedule. In the month of March, the SSA sends out payments on the 1st (SSI), 8th, 15th and 22nd of the month. To these days we have to add the 31st due to the irregularity of the 1st of April.
In order to receive the cheque on these exact days we need to activate Direct Deposit. Otherwise, we will have the cheque in the bank account, although it may take up to 3 days to appear.