September Supplemental Security Income Payments Scheduled for Distribution

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for September 2026, which can be up to $994, are set to be distributed to recipients in 17 days. SSI payments are generally issued on the first day of each month and are designed to assist individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have another qualifying disability. The payment amount varies 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 those providing essential care to SSI recipients may receive up to $498. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens in specific classifications recognized by the Department of Homeland Security, 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.