The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for the month of September, which is in the amount of up to $943, will be delivered to handfuls of people living with some disabilities in less than 15 days. In normal circumstances, the SSI payments for the month of September would be distributed on September 1 and are given to people who have some disabilities, which disable them, which in one way or another harm their income, according to the Social Security Administration.
But, remember that the SSA does not send payments on weekends or holidays, so, the payment will arrive one day earlier, on August 31st. It’s not extra money, take that in consideration: after that check, your next payment comes in October.
Those who want to apply for benefits must be at least partially blind or have some “physical or mental condition that seriously limits their daily activities for at least 12 months or more or that can be expected to result in death” to be eligible.
Applicants who file individually can get up to $943 per month, couples who file jointly can get up to $1,415, and essential individuals, who are those who provide SSI recipients with the care and help they need, they can receive up to $472. Inflation has caused these payments to increase 3.2% since last year.
SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are separate. Those who receive Social Security payments do not automatically qualify to receive SSI payments and vice versa. Recipients can use the SSA calculator to calculate their total payment.
What Is Supplemental Security Income?
Supplemental Security Income SSI is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources. SSI is intended for people 65 years of age or older, as well as people of any age who are blind or have disabilities, including children. To receive SSI, you must meet one of these requirements:
- Be 65 years old or older.
- Be totally or partially blind.
- Have a medical condition that
do not allow him to work and what is expected that lasts at least a year or that cause death.
How Much Can You Receive From SSI?
The basic SSI monthly payment in 2024 is the same nationwide. The quantity is:
- $943 for a single person.
- $1,415 for a couple.
Not all beneficiaries receive the same amount. You may be able to receive a higher amount if you live in a state that adds money to the federal SSI payment. Additionally, you may be able to receive a smaller amount if you or your family have other income. Where and who you live with also makes a difference in the amount of your SSI payment.
How do you qualify for SSI?
Your income includes the money you earn, your Social Security benefits, your pensions, and the value of things you receive from someone else. Where you live affects how much income you can have monthly and still receive SSI payments. Each state has different rules. Things it has. You may be able to receive SSI if your resources are worth no more than $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple living together. We do not take into account all your possessions when we decide if you can receive SSI. For example, we don’t count a house if you own and live in it, and generally, we don’t count your vehicle. If we count cash, bank accounts, stocks, and bonds.
Was your Social Security Number Compromised in the Security Breach?
Pentester, a cybersecurity company, has launched a tool that allows you to check if your data was exposed in the breach. It is crucial that you act quickly. Visit npd.pentester.com in a web browser and enter your first name, last name and year of birth. You’ll get a list of leaked accounts, including the last four digits of the Social Security numbers that have been compromised.
What Should I Do if My Social Security Number Was Included in the Leak?
If you find out that your Social Security number was leaked, don’t sit idly by. The NPD warns that you should closely monitor all your financial accounts. Hackers take advantage of the fact that most Americans don’t check their bank balances or scrutinize their credit card bills in detail.
Immediately activate a credit monitoring system to make sure no one is using your personal information without authorization. Also, contact one of the three U.S. credit reporting agencies. USA. (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) to set a fraud alert on your account. This will force creditors to contact you before opening new accounts or modifying existing ones. Once the alert is set up with one agency, it will be automatically applied to the others. The alert remains active for one year and can be renewed.
Worried About Identity Theft? You Should, Just in Case
Consider a credit freeze, a more drastic but effective measure that prevents the issuance of new credit without your direct authorization. According to the US Public Interest Research Group, “Your best protection against the opening of new credit accounts in your name is a security freeze (also known as a credit freeze), not credit monitoring, which often does not meet the expected results.”