<p>The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients on September 1, 2026. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous month instead.</p>
<p>The program supports individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have another qualifying disability. The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing. For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.</p>
<p>In addition to the previous prerequisites for receiving SSI payments, recipients must also be U.S. citizens or noncitizens in one of the alien classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, recipients must reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, and must not be absent from the United States for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days.</p>
<p>A full calendar for Social Security Administration payments can be viewed on the agency’s website.</p>