Social Security update: September direct payment worth $943 goes out in 25 days – Washington Examiner
Based on the available information regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and its recent updates:
1. **Payment Recent Developments**:
– SSI recipients will receive their September payment, which amounts to up to $943, on August 30. This is part of the ongoing financial assistance offered to those affected by disabilities that impede their ability to earn income.
2. **Eligibility Criteria**:
– To qualify for SSI, individuals must demonstrate that they have a disabling condition, either physical or mental, that significantly limits their daily activities or is expected to last for a minimum of 12 months or result in death. Additionally, applicants may also be partially blind.
3. **Administrative Changes**:
– The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced updates to the SSI eligibility criteria. Notably, there have been adjustments in the public assistance household definition, which may broaden the scope of eligibility for potential applicants. Moreover, underpayments below $15,000 can now be processed without the need for peer review, potentially speeding up payment disbursements.
For individuals reliant on these benefits, these updates represent a critical evolution in how assistance is administered, reflecting a broader commitment to improving equity and timely delivery in support of those with pressing needs.
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.
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.
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