August Social Security payment worth $994 goes out in 6 days
In August 2026, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments of up to $994 will be issued to eligible recipients. As August 1 falls on a Saturday, payments will be made on July 31, which is teh last business day of July. Typically, SSI payments are issued on the first of each month; if the first falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are made on the preceding business day. The SSI programme supports individuals with limited income who are disabled, elderly (65+), or blind, with the benefit amounts varying based on factors like household size. For example, individual recipients may receive up to $994, couples up to $1,491, and caregivers up to $498. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or specific noncitizen statuses, residency in the 50 states, D.C.,or Northern Mariana Islands,and absence from the U.S. for no more than 30 consecutive days. Further details and payment schedules are available on the SSA website.
The August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in six 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 another 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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