August Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 12 days
In August 2026,Supplemental security Income (SSI) payments of up to $994 will be issued to eligible recipients in 12 days,primarily on July 31 due to the first of the month falling on a Saturday. SSI provides financial support to individuals with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have qualifying disabilities. The payment amounts vary based on factors such as household size, with individual recipients possibly receiving up to $994, couples up to $1,491, and caregivers up to $498. To qualify, recipients must be U.S. citizens or certain noncitizens, reside within the U.S., District of Columbia, or Northern Mariana Islands, and not be absent from the country for a full calendar month. Additional information, including the full payment calendar, is available on the Social Security Management’s website.
The August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 12 days.
SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous month instead. Aug. 1 is a Saturday, so recipients will receive their benefits on July 31.
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The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability.
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing. For example, 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.
In addition to the previous prerequisites for receiving SSI payments, recipients must also be U.S. citizens or noncitizens in one of the alien classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Additionally, recipients must live 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 the Social Security Administration payments can be viewed on the agency’s website.
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