Americans who are eligible to receive an SSI check should be aware that there are a number of mandatory requirements in order to get this monthly benefit. The Social Security Administration of the United States does not make these monthly checks payments to all Americans at all times, since those who are not eligible cannot receive one of these benefits.
But it is also true that we have to take into account everything related to the amount and the mandatory requirements. At the end of the day, SSI is a very useful check because it provides a monthly income of up to $967 in many cases. Thousands of United States citizens can receive this benefit and therefore have a better standard of living in all aspects.
Who can get the May 2025 SSI?
SSI benefit checks will arrive in the next few weeks for citizens who have this benefit accepted, but it is important to keep in mind at all times that it is also possible not to receive the check or to stop receiving it. In other words, if we have collected this benefit up to now, the usual thing is to continue receiving it, but we must look at all the requirements.
The usual requirements for receiving monthly SSI are:
- Being 65 years of age or older or having a disability.
- Having a low monthly income and low resources.
With these two aspects in mind, we have to apply for the benefit. While the first of these requirements does not usually change, unless it is a temporary disability, the other requirement, the one related to finances, can vary.
Thus, we have to continue to have a low income in order to receive the check every month. If our income increases, the Social Security Administration may stop sending us the monthly SSI. Although this may seem like negative news, the truth is that if we stop receiving the SSI it means that we have a higher income and, therefore, our quality of life has improved.
Maximum SSI checks in May 2025
On the one hand, the maximum payment for a single citizen is $967 in 2025. But, on the other hand, we must also bear in mind that it is possible to apply for SSI payment together with an eligible spouse. If we are in this group, the monthly checks can reach $1,450 for the couple.
Regardless of the amount we collect, we have to keep in mind at all times that this can change. Due to our monthly income, SSI can increase or even decrease. Therefore, we must pay attention to the monthly check we get in order to plan our economy around that.
