If you have just turned 65 years old, you should check your eligibility for SSI. It is a Federal program to supplement your monthly retirement or SSDI benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Since it is a supplement, eligible recipients get it once per month. Generally, Supplemental Security Income is delivered on the first day of the month. However, if the first day falls on a Federal holiday or on the weekend, SSI payments are distributed on the previous business day.
SSI payment in April for seniors aged 65+
If you qualified for Supplemental Security and you remain eligible, April 1 will be the only payday. Therefore, all recipients will get the money from the Federal Government on the same day. Eligible recipients are those who got approval for:
- having a qualifying disability
- being 65 years old or older
- being blind
Remember that to qualify for Supplemental Security Income payments, apart from being in one of the three previous categories, you must have limited resources and limited income. Being a U.S. citizen or national is also required. Living in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands is essential. Other conditions apply. For more detail visit: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-eligibility-ussi.htm
SSI payment amount on April 1, 2025
The maximum payment amount, whether you are 65 years old or not, is $967. This is the maximum benefit for individuals, but married couples who both qualify could get a lot more.
In 2025, Supplemental Security Income payments can be up to $1,450 for eligible married couples. An essential person on this benefit can receive up to $484 after the 2025 COLA increase.
Seniors aged 65 or older can get about $590 on average from the SSI program. As a matter of fact, they qualify for the lowest average payment. This may be because they may be collecting retirement benefits simultaneously. Thus, they get a reduction from Social Security.