SSI Beneficiaries Won’t Get a Check in September. Here’s Why

Supplemental Security Income recipients are expecting to receive a check this week, but they may be disappointed because no payment will be sent in September. We explain why. The payment schedule can change from month to month, depending on the day a month begins. Below, we’ll explain the payment schedule for the rest of the year so you know exactly when your next check will arrive. And if you didn’t know, you may be getting an increase in the amount of your checks later this year.

Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration. It is intended for eligible recipients with limited income and resources, and for those with qualifying disabilities. Children who are blind or have a disability may also qualify for SSI.

If you’ve just started collecting benefits or are about to file for SSI, we’ll break down the payment schedule for the rest of the year so you don’t have to guess when to expect your next check. For more information, don’t miss how to file for Social Security benefits and four ways you could actually lose your benefits.

SSI Payment Schedule

Below you can find out when you can expect your SSI payments for the rest of the year.

• Friday August 30 (before September)
• Tuesday, October 1
• Friday November 1st
• Friday November 29 (before December)

September 1, 2024 fell on a Sunday, so SSI recipients received their payments early this month, on August 30. This will also happen in November of this year.

If I receive other social security benefits, will I also receive them sooner?

No. Generally, each Social Security benefit has a simple schedule, with only a few instances where it may deviate from the typical schedule. For reference, the September Social Security payment schedule is below.

For more information, see the Social Security payment schedule and how to estimate your Social Security payments with this free online tool.