Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a US federal program aimed at people with limited economic resources, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and disabled minors. Its objective is to provide monthly support to cover basic needs, under strict eligibility criteria supervised by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The payment corresponding to March 2025 was distributed on February 28 of the same year, according to the official SSA calendar. This modification responds to the agency’s policy, which establishes the displacement of dates when they coincide with Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays. The next disbursement is scheduled for April 1, 2025.
Annual SSI calendar: months with double payment or without any payment
In 2025, the payment scheme will present monthly variations. For example, January, March, and September will have no deposits, while in June, September, and December beneficiaries will receive two transfers. These adaptations seek to avoid delays, although they do not alter the total annual amount assigned. SSA reiterates that the adjustments are operating protocols, not budget cuts.
In 2025, there will be months in which beneficiaries will receive two SSI payments and months in which they will receive none, due to the payment schedule and how the dates align with weekends or holidays. These months are detailed below:
- January: The January payment was made on December 31, 2024, so in January 2025 there was no payment.
- February: Payment was received on January 31, 2025.
- March: There was no payment in March, as it was brought forward to February 28, 2025.
- April: Payment scheduled for April 1, 2025.
- Mayo: Payment scheduled for May 1, 2025.
- June: The June payment will be brought forward to May 30, 2025, since June 1 falls on a Sunday.
- July: Payment scheduled for July 1, 2025.
- August: Payment scheduled for August 1, 2025.
- September: The September payment will be brought forward to August 29, 2025, because September 1 is a Labor Day holiday.
- October: Payment scheduled for October 1, 2025.
- November: Payment scheduled for November 1, 2025.
- December: The December payment will be brought forward to November 29, 2025, since December 1 falls on a Monday, but is considered a non-working day in some jurisdictions.
The maximum benefits of SSI benefits they increased 2.5% in 2025, according to the cost of living adjustment (COLA). The established amounts will be:
- $967 For eligible individuals,
- $1,450 for eligible couples,
- $484 for essential people.
These figures, published on the website of the Social Security Administration (SSA) (ssa.gov), represent an increase compared to 2024. However, not all beneficiaries will receive the full amount.
Factors that reduce monthly benefits
The actual benefit amount may be reduced by three key factors:
- Labor income: For each $2 earned, it is deducted $1 of the SSI benefit.
- Family income: If other household members exceed certain income limits, the benefit amount may decrease.
- Housing situation: Receiving housing assistance or living rent-free may reduce the benefit amount.
The SSA performs personalized calculations for each beneficiary to determine the exact amount they will receive.