As part of its monthly schedule of providing financial support to millions of retirees in the United States, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will make its next round of payments on Wednesday, April 16.
Monthly payments are made in accordance with the beneficiaries’ birthdates.
In this instance, April 16 applies to people who were born on the eleventh or twentieth of any given month. The third of every month is the early payment date for those who began receiving benefits prior to May 1997.
The SSA also oversees the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which is intended for individuals with severe disabilities that impede their capacity to work or sustain a steady income, in addition to the benefit for retirees.
The size of the household and living conditions affect how much these payments are.
Couples filing jointly may receive up to $1,450, while some individuals may receive up to $967. Additionally, caregivers who are deemed “essential persons” may be eligible for up to $484 in reimbursement.
Who can receive SSI?
Applicants must have at least one of the following health problems in order to be eligible for the April SSI payment:
- Possess a mental or physical disability that could be fatal or that significantly restricts day-to-day activities for at least a year.
- Possess a partial impairment of vision.
It’s crucial to remember that SSI payouts are distinct from regular Social Security benefits. As a result, obtaining one does not imply that one is immediately eligible.
To make sure they meet the standards and prevent setbacks, interested parties and present beneficiaries are encouraged to examine their individual circumstances and the status of their payments via the official SSA portal.
Source: Marca
