When Are May 2026 SSI Payments Coming?
Summary
Millions of Americans who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their May 2026 payments on May 1. SSI is a federal program that helps older adults and people with disabilities by giving them monthly financial support based on their income and resources.Key Facts
- SSI is a government program that provides money to people with very low income and few assets.
- Payments are made by the Social Security Administration each month.
- In May 2026, SSI payments will be sent on May 1.
- About 7.3 million people in the U.S. get SSI, including 1 million children.
- The maximum SSI benefit in 2026 is $994 per month for an individual and $1,491 for a couple.
- The average payment is $735.91 per month, as some get less due to income or living situations.
- Most SSI recipients qualify automatically for Medicaid health coverage.
- Lawmakers are proposing changes to update SSI by increasing income and asset limits, removing penalties related to marriage, extending benefits to U.S. territories, and adjusting benefits for inflation.
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