Being able to have an extra check is a great advantage for all citizens of the United States with a low income level. Thanks to being able to get an extra check of almost $1,000, those citizens with low resources will be able to enjoy a little extra money.
However, it is true that not all citizens who want to apply for this check can have access to it. Everything will depend on whether or not they are eligible to get it. The payments for this benefit are not the same as the retirement benefit payments, so we must take a good look at all the requirements.
The Social Security Administration has slightly changed the rules regarding this extra payment, so we must take a good look at what the SSI conditions are and how we can apply for the monthly check to get a little money each month to use for what we need.
How to get almost $1,000 a month extra?
The truth is that there are only two mandatory requirements to be able to get this extra check from Social Security. But if what we are looking for is to have a benefit close to $1,000, we must take into account all the elements that make up the benefit.
This time we are talking about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This extra payment makes it possible for the most needy citizens to collect a monthly check to cover their regular expenses. The minimum requirements for this payment are:
- Being 65 years of age or older or having a disability. Both groups are eligible for this Social Security check.
- Have low monthly income and low resources.
The amount each citizen gets depends directly on these resources and monthly income. Beneficiaries must report their monthly income in order for the Social Security Administration to determine their eligibility.
The lower the resources and the lower the monthly income, the higher the Supplemental Security Income payment we will get, with a maximum of $967 per month. Likewise, until now it was also necessary to report the help received in the area of food, but now it is not necessary. Thus, if we get food from family, friends or an institution, we will not have to report it to the Social Security Administration.
The payment of this benefit arrives on the 1st of each month, with some exceptions. So if you are eligible, request a check to receive a monthly payment. As a result, Social Security will pay us a check that can be as much as $1,000 each month.
