If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), take note: in March 2025 there will be no deposit. But don’t worry, it’s not a cut. The Social Security Administration will advance the payment to February 28 because March 1 falls on a Saturday. So don’t panic if you don’t see the money that month; You will have it since February.
SSI is one of the most important programs in America that helps you when your pocket is tight. It is a federal program in the US for people with low income or resources, especially older adults, people with disabilities or blindness. The good thing is that it doesn’t matter if you’ve never worked: it’s based on your current financial need, not your work history.
Confirmed SSI Payments: Maximum Amounts for 2025
The SSA always schedules payments for the first day of each month. But if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, they will send it to you on the last previous business day. In March 2025, as day 1 is a Saturday, the deposit jumps to February 28. Translation? In March you won’t see a new payment, but you won’t lose a month of help either: you only receive the money a couple of days earlier.
For the current year, the maximum federal payments are these (be careful, some states add an extra):
- If you are alone: $967 per month.
- As a couple: $1,450 per month.
- Essential person (such as a caregiver): $484 per month.
Always keep in mind that these numbers may go down if you have other income, live in someone’s house or your status does not provide a plus. For example, California often gives an extra push, so check your local rules.
What can you use SSI money for?
This program covers the basics: food, clothing and shelter. Unlike traditional retirement, you do not need to have contributed before. If you meet the income and personal situation requirements, you apply. Of course, resources (such as savings or properties) also count: you cannot have more than $2,000 in resources if you are single, and $3,000 in the case of couples applying together.
If you use direct deposit, the money will arrive automatically on February 28. If you receive a check in the mail, be attentive on those days. And remember: even if March has no payment, the annual total does not change. It’s just a calendar adjustment, not a cut. The SSA does this to avoid delays, especially in months with difficult weekends.
Some states deliver extra money, apart from the SSI
Many states supplement your SSI payments with additional amounts. Most US states offer supplements to SSI payments, with significant variations in amounts and conditions. According to the official SSA “Understanding SSI Benefits” page, states are divided into three categories: those where the SSA administers the supplement, those where the state administers it, and those that do not offer any supplement.
The states of Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia DO NOT offer state supplemental payment (SSP). American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico are also in this group.
Then, the following 12 states DO offer locally administered SSPs: California, Delaware, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), Hawaii, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Finally, these 33 pay their own SSPs: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
