If you receive Social Security benefits in the United States, you should know that there is a possibility of getting an extra check that you can use for whatever you want. Many Americans who are eligible for this payment don’t even know they can get it, so it’s a good idea to check all the conditions when you apply.
In this sense, there are many different payments that we can combine with the Social Security benefit, but on this occasion we are talking about SSI. This monthly benefit increases the budget of the beneficiaries, giving them a little extra money to use for whatever they really want.
However, we must request the payment in advance and not think that we will get it no matter what, since the Social Security Administration will check each application precisely. If we are not eligible, we will not receive the check, but if we are eligible, we will get a payment whose amount may vary each month.
Who can receive the extra Social Security payment?
The next Social Security payment for SSI beneficiaries will be on April 1st, 2025. On this day, United States retirees who have access to this specific benefit will be able to enjoy a new check without any problems. But it is true that it is mandatory to meet the conditions.
Americans who can receive this extra payment are: those over 65 or who have a disability with low income and low resources. So, if you have low resources and a disability or are 65 years of age or older, you can apply for the benefit.
It doesn’t matter which group you belong to, since both can apply for the payment as long as they can prove that they have low monthly income and limited resources. Thanks to this benefit, we will have an extra payment every month to enjoy a slightly better economy.
How much can I receive from Social Security’s SSI?
As we have already indicated, the payment for this benefit has a maximum of $967, but it is true that each beneficiary gets a completely different check. To calculate the amount we will receive, the Social Security Administration takes our level of income into account.
The higher our income level, the lower the SSI payment will be. The same is true in the opposite case. The less money we get each month, the higher the SSI payment will be. This is the case to the point where it is possible to stop getting the check if we go over the maximum income threshold.
In any case, if we have this payment in our checking account, we can get up to $967 on the 1st of each month. It is true that it could be less money, but the check depends directly on income, as we have already mentioned.