April’s monthly Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943 for individual filers, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in just over three weeks.
The next installment will go out three weeks from Monday, on April 1, to people who struggle with a serious debilitating disability and have a limited income, according to the Social Security Administration.
To qualify for the SSI payments, a person needs to be at least partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more, or may be expected to result in death.”
The maximum amount each filer can get depends on the category under which they applied for the payment. There are three categories from which beneficiaries choose: individual, joint, or as an essential person.
Individual filers can receive up to $943 each month, people who filed as a couple can receive up to $1,415 a month, and essential persons get up to $472 each month, according to the SSA. These amounts are an increase of 3.2% from 2023 due to inflation.
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The essential person category is for people who live with those receiving SSI payments to provide them with necessary care.
The payments are given in addition to regular Social Security benefits for those who qualify for both, but not every recipient will receive the maximum amount. Filers can see a personalized estimate through the SSA’s calculator.
