The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reported that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will not receive their payment on March 1, 2025, as this day falls on a Saturday. Instead, the deposit will be brought forward to Friday, February 28. This adjustment ensures that funds arrive without delay despite the weekend.
SSI is a federal program that supports people who are low-income, over age 65, disabled, or blind. It does not require previous work history, but rather evaluates the beneficiary’s current financial situation. Its purpose is to cover essential needs such as food and housing, with payments generally scheduled for the first day of each month.
Am I missing an SSI payment?
Well, no, not really. This date change does not imply a loss of money. The SSA maintains an annual calendar of 12 payments, adjusting the dates when day 1 falls on weekends or holidays. Thus, beneficiaries will receive all of their benefits corresponding to 2025, only on a different day than usual.
SSA policy states that if the first day of the month is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, payment is made on the last previous business day. In the case of March 2025, the advance to February 28 responds to this rule, avoiding interruptions in access to funds due to Saturday, March 1.
For 2025, the payment schedule includes several adjustments. For example, the January payment was made on December 31, 2024, due to the January 1 holiday. February was deposited on January 31, February 1 being a Saturday. April, on the other hand, will remain on the 1st, as it falls on a Tuesday, without the need for modifications.
These adjustments are routine and do not affect the total benefit amount. SSA implements this measure to ensure payments arrive on time, especially in months with non-business days that could delay direct deposits or check delivery by mail.
What to do if you do not receive your SSI payment
If the SSI payment does not appear in the account by February 28, 2025, the SSA advises waiting three business days before acting. This allows possible delays in processing to be resolved. After that period, beneficiaries can contact the agency to verify the status of their deposit.
For telephone assistance, the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 is available, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time. A representative will be able to confirm if the March payment, advanced to February, was processed correctly or if there is an issue.
Adjusted SSIamounts for 2025
In 2025, SSI amounts reflect a 2.5% increase due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA), designed to offset the effects of inflation. The maximum amounts are: $967 per month for single individuals, $1,450 for couples applying jointly, and an additional $484 for those who need help with basic daily tasks.