SSI recipients will receive another check this week.

The Supplemental Security Income payments were made in early August, but beneficiaries will receive another check this week. The payment schedule may change depending on which day of the month the payment begins. Below, we’ll explain the payment schedule and why you’re getting two checks this month and what that means for September. Also, if you didn’t know, you may see an increase in the amount of your check later this year.

Supplemental Security Income is a program run by the Social Security Administration. It provides benefits to qualified beneficiaries with limited income and resources and to qualified disabled people. Children who are blind or disabled are also eligible for SSI.

If you just started receiving benefits or are applying for SSI, we’ll break down the payment schedule for the rest of the year so you don’t have to guess when your next check will arrive. For more, don’t miss How to Apply for Social Security and Four Ways You Can Actually Lose Your Benefits.

SSI Payment Schedule

Here are the dates you can receive SSI payments for the rest of the year: Thursday, August 1.

• Friday, August 30 (as of September)
• Tuesday, October 1st
• Friday, November 1st
• Friday, November 29 (as of December)

Since September 1, 2024, falls on a Sunday, SSI recipients will receive their payments for that month early, on August 30, instead of the usual date of November of this year.

If I receive other Social Security benefits, can I receive those early?

No. In most cases, each Social Security benefit has a simple schedule, and there are only a few instances where it can deviate from the standard schedule. For reference, the August Social Security payment schedule is as follows:

For more information, see the Social Security payment schedule and learn how to estimate your Social Security payment using this free online tool.