The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for August 2026, amounting to up to $994, will be distributed to recipients on July 31, 2026. This early payment date 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 made on the last business day of the previous month.
SSI supports 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. For instance, 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.
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 United States 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.