You’ve probably seen rumors on the internet that SSI payments will stop in March 2025. Yes, true… But don’t worry, your benefits will not disappear. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is simply playing with the calendar, and I’ll explain why and how it affects you.
Why is March left without SSI payment?
It turns out that SSI payments are always due on the first of each month. However, there is a rule: if the 1st is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the money is delivered earlier, on the last business day of the preceding month. And the first of March 2025 falls on a Saturday, so wham! Your March payment will arrive in February. Specifically, on Friday, February 28.
Sounds familiar? Because this already occurred in February 2025. Because February 1st fell on a Saturday, the payment was moved to January 31st instead. In January, you received two consecutive payments (January and February), but no payments in March. But it’s not a mistake; it’s simply the calendar doing its thing.
And why is the SSA making these changes?
According to them, it is to keep people from being left out if payday falls on a weekend. Consider the following scenario: if the 1st is a Sunday and the payment is not received until Monday, you may have difficulty paying bills. It’s better to send it early, right? So everyone can breathe easily.
But be aware that this only applies to those who receive SSI. If you combine SSI with Social Security (retirement, disability, etc.), your date may change. For example, in February 2025, this group will receive payment on Monday, February 3rd. Confused? A little, but the SSA refers to it as a “organization.”
Let’s talk about money: How much will it be in 2025?
So that you don’t make movies, the maximum amounts are like this:
- If you are alone: $967 per month.
- If you are a couple and you both receive SSI: $1,450 per month.
- If you are an essential support person (such as someone caring for a beneficiary): $484 per month.
These figures are fixed for the entire year, so you can plan your budget in advance. Of course, if you have other aid or income, the amount could vary. But that is a topic for another conversation.
What if the money doesn’t arrive? Steps to not despair
First rule: don’t go into panic mode if you don’t see the deposit on the exact day. The SSA asks that you wait three business days (yes, counting Monday to Friday without holidays) before making a move. In the meantime, check carefully:
- Do you have your bank account updated in the SSA system?
- Doesn’t your bank have technical problems? (Sometimes the app crashes and you don’t even realize it).
If all else fails, contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. Have your Social Security number and documents ready in case they ask.
If you prefer the internet, visit ssa.gov and create an account (or log in if you already have one). There, you can view the payment history, dates, and even report problems.
Another tip: Keep track of important dates. To avoid surprises, here are the strange dates for 2025. January 31 was the February payment (because the 1st is a Saturday), and February 28 is the March payment. Furthermore, on April 1st, we return to normal (unless it is a holiday, which does not happen in April).
