The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for August 2026, amounting to up to $994, will be distributed to recipients on July 31, 2026. This adjustment is due to August 1 falling on a Saturday, which typically delays payments to the last business day of the previous month.
SSI payments are provided to individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. The payment amounts vary based on several factors, including the number of individuals filing. Individual filers can receive up to $994, while couples filing jointly may receive $1,491, and caregivers for SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
To qualify for SSI payments, recipients must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens in specific classifications recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, they must reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, and cannot be absent from the U.S. for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days. A complete calendar for Social Security Administration payments is available on the agency's website.