The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for August 2026, which can be as much as $994, will be distributed to recipients on July 31, 2026. This change is due to August 1 falling on a Saturday, prompting the payment to be made on the last business day of the previous month. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month, unless that day falls on a weekend or federal holiday.
The SSI program assists individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. The payment amount varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing. Individual filers may receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to 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 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.