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. SSI payments are generally issued on the first day of each month, but if that day is a weekend or federal holiday, payments are sent on the last business day of the previous month.
The SSI program provides financial assistance 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 may receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,491, and caregivers for SSI recipients may 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 must not be absent from the United States for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days. A complete calendar of Social Security Administration payments is available on the agency’s website.