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March Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in two days

The article explains the upcoming march 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and who is eligible. it notes that the March SSI payments, which can be up too $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples (and up to $498 for those providing essential care to SSI recipients), will be issued in two days because March 1 falls on a Sunday this year.When the first of the month lands on a weekend or holiday, payments are released on the last business day of the previous month; thus February 27 is the payment day.

eligibility details include: beneficiaries are people with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability; payments vary based on household factors and filing status; recipients must be U.S.citizens or certain permitted noncitizens; thay must reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands; and they must not be outside the United States for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days. The article references SSA resources for a full calendar and additional prerequisites, and also mentions related stories.


March Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in two days

The March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in two days.

SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month, but March’s payment will go out on Feb. 27, since March 1 falls on a Sunday this year. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, SSI payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month.

Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and 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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