The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for February 2025 will be advanced from February 1 to January 31, 2025. This payment schedule modification occurs on a regular basis to prevent delays that could impact beneficiaries.
The calendar is unusual because the first day of the month, when SSI benefits are usually distributed, falls on a weekend. To ensure that beneficiaries receive their payments on time, the Social Security Administration distributes deposits on the previous business day.
SSI Eligibility Criteria: Who Qualifies and How Much to Claim?
Consider applying for SSI benefits if you have a disability that limits your ability to work. Individuals are eligible for a maximum of $967, couples up to $1,450, and essential support persons up to $484.
Payments are determined through an evaluation that takes into account several factors, including the type of application and the applicant’s eligibility requirements.To be eligible for SSI in 2025, applicants must meet certain SSA-established requirements that apply equally to everyone.
Requirements for eligibility include being 65 years old or having a qualifying disability, such as blindness. Applicants under 65 must demonstrate a physical or mental condition that significantly limits their ability to work or perform basic daily tasks. This limitation must have been present for at least 12 months or resulted in the patient’s death.

In addition, resource limits must be met. By 2025, individual beneficiaries are limited to $2,000 in resources and couples to $3,000. Certain assets, such as your primary residence, a vehicle, and essential personal items, are excluded from the calculation. Applicants must also live in the United States and hold citizenship or a specific legal immigration status.
Can be received SSI and Social Security at the same time?
Beneficiaries can receive both SSI and Social Security retirement benefits. About 2.5 million adults and children receive both types of assistance.
Social Security benefits are awarded to workers and their eligible family members based on their income, while SSI is a needs-based program that provides payments to low-income individuals.
Adults and children who meet the SSI income and resource requirements may be eligible for both disability, retirement, and survivor benefits.
To be eligible for SSI, individuals under 65 must be blind or have a qualifying disability, as well as meet income and resource limits. People 65 and older, on the other hand, are not required to demonstrate disability in order to qualify.
How to contact the Social Security Administration?
Applicants who want to learn more about SSI and verify their eligibility can go to the SSA website.
If you have questions about eligibility, contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. To learn more about the differences between SSI and Social Security, consult the website’s frequently asked questions section.
Remember that SSI recipients are typically also eligible for Medicaid, the state-run health program. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and up, Social Security disability beneficiaries, and those with kidney disease. Depending on the beneficiary’s situation, both Medicaid and Medicare are viable options.
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