Thousands of United States citizens may get two different Social Security checks each month, although not everyone knows this information. The truth is that many of the beneficiaries who are eligible for two checks do not know they are eligible, so it is a good idea to take a look at the requirements.
If we are within the eligibility criteria, we will not only get a Social Security retirement check each month, but we will also have access to an extra check. This extra check will not be in the same amount as the other regular retirement check, but it will be enough money to cover certain monthly expenses.
How do you get two Social Security checks a month?
Citizens who already have a Social Security retirement check can apply for an extra check if they meet two requirements. In addition, this other check can be applied for even without having the retirement accepted.
Thus, in order to get two Social Security checks per month we must:
- Have the retirement payment accepted.
- Have Supplemental Security Income accepted.
The requirements to get this check from Supplemental Security Income are very specific:
- Be age 65 or older or have a disability.
- Have a low monthly income, as well as low resources.
It is not necessary to have a Social Security retirement check to get the Supplemental Security Income payment, but the two checks are compatible. If both payments are accepted, the SSI check will appear on the 1st of each month, with some exceptions, and the retirement payment will arrive on the calendar day of each month.