Social Security update: September direct payment worth $943 goes out in 25 days

Millions of beneficiaries can expect to see their September Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, on Aug. 30.

SSI payments are given to those living with a debilitating disability that affects one’s income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Filers need to be at least partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more or may be expected to result in death” to be eligible.

SSI payments are typically sent on the first of each month, but when the beginning of the month falls on a weekend, the checks are sent the previous Friday. In September, the first of the month falls on a Sunday, meaning recipients will receive their payment on Aug. 30, giving retirees two payments in August.

Applicants who file individually can receive up to $943 per month, couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,415, and essential persons receive up to $472. Inflation has caused these amounts to increase by 3.2% since last year.

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The maximum amount received is affected by how they apply, with varying amounts given to individual filers, joint filers, and essential persons who provide SSI recipients with needed care.

SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are separate. Those who receive Social Security payments don’t automatically qualify for SSI payments and vice versa. Recipients can use a calculator from the SSA to figure out their payment total.