August 2026 Supplemental Security Income Payments Scheduled for July 31

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for August 2026, amounting to up to $994, will be distributed to recipients on July 31, 2026. This change is due to August 1 falling on a Saturday, which typically results in payments being sent on the last business day of the previous month. SSI payments are designed to assist 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 up to $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498. To qualify for SSI, recipients must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens in specific classifications recognized by the Department of Homeland Security, and they must reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, without being absent from the U.S. for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days. A full calendar for Social Security Administration payments can be accessed on the agency's website.