If you are currently eligible for Social Security payments, you should read this article because in March, people over 65 will not be getting any payments.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program run by the Social Security Administration that helps more than 7 million Americans pay for their basic needs.
They get money every month. It is important to remember that these Social Security payments are only for people with low incomes, disabilities, or certain children who meet the program’s requirements.
SSI recipients won’t get their regular Social Security payments in March 2025
Since the first of the month is a weekend, the SSA will move SSI payments to Friday, February 28th, which was the last business day before the weekend.
Many people who get SSI may be wondering why the SSA will not be sending payments in March. This is the main reason. That being said, it does not mean they would lose their benefits; instead, it means they will get these Social Security payments ahead of time.
SSI payments every month are very important for the millions of low-income seniors 65 and older who depend on them to pay for things they need.
To fully understand how the Social Security payment schedule works, you should either look at the official schedule here or read the information below, which lists the important dates for the March payment:
| Social Security Financial Programs | Arrival date | Social Security payments |
| Supplemental Security Income | NA | On this date, there will be no SSI payments. |
| Disability, retirement, and survivor insurance (for individuals who received checks prior to May 1997) | March 3rd (Friday) | Regardless of their birthdate, beneficiaries who meet the program’s eligibility requirements will receive their benefits. |
| Disability, retirement, and survivor insurance (for individuals who received checks after May 1997) | March 12th (First Wednesday) March 19th (Second Wednesday) March 26th (Third Wednesday) |
Day of birth: 1st–10th.
Day of birth: 11th–20th. Day of birth: 21st-31st. |
More than 7 million would be at risk of poverty without Social Security payments from the SSI program
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is one of the most important financial programs in the country. It helps low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and kids who are having a hard time paying their bills.
Without these monthly payments, more than 7 million people could lose their jobs and become poor if they can not pay their basic bills.
It is important to stress that SSI recipients can only own assets worth up to $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples, with very few exceptions. Since this is the case, it is hard to apply for and get into this program.
It is always a good idea to talk about your finances with a financial counselor or Social Security specialist in order to improve your chances of getting approved.
How much will SSI recipients earn every month thanks to this financial program?
Depending on how they filed their taxes and where their income comes from, each beneficiary gets a different amount of Social Security.
For example, a person who applies as an individual and meets the financial requirements might get an average of $698 to $943. Everyone who meets the essential person (EP) requirement can also get a monthly bonus of $472.
Couples who meet the income and resource requirements can get up to $1,415 in benefits. Also, recipients must meet the EP requirements set by the Social Security Administration in order to be considered essential individuals.
Because so many applications are turned down, you should talk to a financial advisor or Social Security specialist before sending anything in.
Finally, it is important to know that a lot of people who are eligible for Social Security may also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The application for both programs is the same, so you can use it to apply for both. Keep in mind, though, that you may need to give the Social Security Administration more information before you can get both benefits.
