The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for August 2026, amounting up to $994, will be distributed to recipients on July 31, 2026. SSI payments are generally issued on the first day of each month, but since August 1 falls on a Saturday, the payment will be sent on the last business day prior, which is July 31.
The SSI program assists individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have qualifying disabilities. 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 $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. They must also reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, and must not 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.