In less than two weeks, millions of Americans will receive their February Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, which can amount to up to $967 for qualified recipients. The next scheduled date for issuing these payments is January 31, but this is quite specific.
According to the Social Security Administration, SSI payments are made to people who have disabilities that limit their ability to earn an income. The amount received is determined by a variety of factors, including the type of application submitted. Individuals receive $967, couples receive up to $1,450, and essential support persons receive $484.
Why are the SSI benefits’ date moved forward?
SSI benefits are typically delivered on the first of each month, unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday. For February 1, which falls on a Saturday, the SSA moves the payment to the previous work day, Friday, January 31.
Those who received Social Security prior to May 1997, or those receiving both Social Security and SSI, are now paid on February 3 and January 31, respectively. This will happen again with March’s payment, which will be moved from March 1 to February 28, due to the weekend.
Who qualifies for Supplemental Security Income benefits?
To qualify for SSI payments in 2025, individuals must meet SSA-specific criteria. The eligibility requirements include age, disability status, income, and resource limits. To begin, applicants must be at least 65 years old, but others with qualifying disabilities or blindness may be considered eligible.
Let’s look at how these people under the age of 65 can qualify: Individuals who are blind are defined as having a vision impairment severe enough to interfere with their daily life and ability to work, and they are eligible to receive SSI, whereas those under 65 must demonstrate that they have a physical or mental condition that significantly limits their ability to work and perform basic daily tasks.
To claim up to $967, the condition must have been present for at least 12 months or resulted in death.

Applicants must also adhere to resource limits, which include cash, bank accounts, stocks, and other assets. By 2025, individuals must have no more than $2,000 in resources, and couples cannot have more than $3,000 in total.
Certain resources are not considered, such as the applicant’s primary residence, one vehicle, and essential personal items. Applicants must reside in the United States and hold U.S. citizenship or a specific legal immigration status. Certain non-citizens may be eligible, such as those with documented refugee status or other recognized legal statuses.
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