If you get Social Security benefits now, you should read this because in March, seniors over 65 will no longer get SSI payments.
Over 7 million people in the United States get monthly payments from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which is run by the Social Security Administration.
These payments help them pay for their basic needs. It is important to remember, though, that not everyone can get these benefits. The program only helps Americans with low incomes, disabilities, and some children who meet additional requirements.
The federal agency will not deliver SSI payments in March 2025
A lot of people who get SSI may wonder why they get their payments in March. The main reason is that the first of the month is a weekend, so the payments will be moved to the business day before, which is Friday, February 28th.
Because of this, it does not mean they will lose their benefits; instead, it means they will get them early. Millions of low-income seniors 65 and older depend on SSI benefits to pay for their basic needs, so getting payments every month is very important.
To fully understand how the Social Security payment schedule works, we suggest that you either look at the official schedule here or read the information below, where we list the most important payment dates for March:
| Social Security Financial Programs | Arrival date | Payment date |
| Supplemental Security Income | NA | No SSI payments are scheduled on this date |
| Retirement, survivor, and disability insurance (those who collected checks before May 1997) | March 3rd (Friday) | Beneficiaries who qualify for this program will get their benefits regardless of birthdate |
| Retirement, survivor, and disability insurance (those who collected 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. |
How much money will low-income Americans receive in SSI payments?
SSI payments are different for each recipient because they depend on how they file and how much money they make. If someone applies as a single person and meets the financial requirements, for example, they could get anywhere from $698 to $943.
Couples who meet the requirements for income and resources could also get up to $1,415 a month in benefits, and everyone who meets the criteria for an essential person (EP) could get an extra $472 a month.
In addition, recipients must meet the EP requirements set by the Social Security Administration in order to be considered essential persons.
Because so many applications are turned down, you should talk to a financial advisor or Social Security specialist before sending in any paperwork.
Last but not least, people who want to apply should know that a lot of people who get Social Security benefits may also be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
To get both benefits, you can use the same application form, which is the same for both. Do keep in mind, though, that you will often need to give the Social Security Administration more information before you can get both benefits.
What other modifications are planned for SSI payments in 2025?
Different laws have been passed by the SSA for the Supplemental Security Income program to increase benefits and make the application process easier. The following is a list of these initiatives:
- Reducing customer burden: The initiative aims to remove food from the In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) system, ensuring that food assistance from neighbors, family, or friends is not counted in an applicant’s income or reduced benefit amount.
- Digitalization efforts: Social Security has replaced physical signatures with digital signatures for more than 30 commonly used documents, speeding the process and reducing operational costs by eliminating the need for 13 signatures.
- Online application: Social Security is implementing the iClaim process, which allows claimants to submit their claims in a single workflow with simpler language, enabling them to provide the necessary information and documentation for eligibility.
- Change of Public Assistance Household Definition: The definition of a public assistance household has been changed to require only one other member, other than the SSI recipient, of all household members to receive public assistance. As a result, more people will be able to apply for SSI benefits and receive larger SSI payments as a result of this conceptual change.
