August SSI benefits of up to $994 will be deposited on July 31
Because August 1 falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration will issue the August SSI payments on July 31, with the maximum individual amount at $994.
The Social Security Administration confirmed that the August 2026 SSI payments will be distributed on July 31 because August 1 lands on a Saturday. Individual beneficiaries can receive a maximum of $994, with higher amounts for married couples filing jointly ($1,491) and for caregivers ($498). The assistance targets people with limited income who are blind, aged 65 or older, or have other qualifying disabilities.
To qualify, recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands, and avoid being absent from the country for a full calendar month. Detailed payment schedules are available on the agency’s website.
Why it matters
SSI recipients need to know the exact payment date to plan their finances for the month.
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