United States households with an accepted SSI check know that once a month they can enjoy up to $967 in income in their bank account. However, it is true that some United States citizens who receive this benefit do not have it available at the moment and have to wait a while before receiving the money.
However, it is true that, whatever the case, citizens eligible to receive the monthly SSI collect the check regardless of which group of retirees they belong to. The important thing in these cases is to meet all the SSI-related requirements. And whether it’s sooner or later, the money appears in the checking account of all eligible beneficiaries who have no problems with their benefits.
Who receives the April SSI on the 1st?
In order to receive this payment on April 1st, we need to have applied for SSI in advance. This means that we have to meet all the conditions. If the check is accepted, then we have to have Direct Deposit activated in order to receive the payment directly on that specific day.
If you have accepted the SSI check but you do not have Direct Deposit activated, you do not have to worry, since the monthly check will arrive a few days later. The amount you get will not be increased with respect to previous months, although remember that the payment of this benefit depends on the monthly income.
Requirements for the monthly SSI
If you are thinking of applying for the monthly SSI benefit, there are two mandatory requirements to be able to receive this check every month. The monthly check goes to those citizens most in need.
Thus, there are two mandatory requirements when applying for this payment:
- Be 65 years of age or older or have a disability.
- Have low resources.
SSI cases are studied by the SSA on an individual basis. This means that you could get an SSI payment even if you think you are not eligible. What’s more, many Americans who are eligible for this type of payment do not apply for it because they do not know they can get it.
Although it is true that the maximum SSI payment is $967, the amount we receive each month depends on our income. The more income we have, the less money we get from SSI, and vice versa.