The September Social Security direct payment, worth up to $1,450, will be made in 10 days – This is the date to receive your SSI check

You probably want to know exactly when that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment hits your account—and how much you could get. So let us keep it simple: your September SSI check, potentially up to $1,450 for an eligible couple, is set to arrive in just ten days. Let us walk through all you need to know, step by step.

When will my september SSI check arrive?

Let us start with the date. SSI payments are normally issued on the first day of the month—unless that day falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case the payment goes out on the last business day before that.

• In 2025, September 1 is a Monday, so that is the scheduled date for SSI payments.
  
• That means, if everything is on track, your September SSI payment will arrive on Monday, September 1.
  
• Since today is August 19, 2025, that means your check is arriving in 10 days—just as the headline says.

How much can I get? up to $1,450 explained

The maximum SSI amounts for 2025 are:

• $967 per month for an eligible individual,
  
• $1,450 per month for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse (like a couple),
  
• And $484 per month for an essential person who is providing necessary care.

So when the headline says “up to $1,450,” that’s referring to eligible couples—that top-tier amount is for two people filing together.

What factors influence the amount I actually receive?

While those are the federal maximums, the exact check you get could be lower based on:

• Your countable income—SSI is income-tested. Any income you have can lower the benefit.
  
• Living situation or state supplements—some states add extra SSI benefits on top of the federal portion.
  
• Whether you qualify as an individual, a couple, or an essential person—that is how the different federal maximums come into play.

What happens if september 1 were a weekend or holiday?

It is always good to know the fallback plan. When the first day of the month lands on a weekend or holiday, the payment is issued on the last business day before that. For example, when September 1 is a Sunday (as in 2024), the payment came early—on the preceding Friday, August 30.

How to understand the schedule even better

Here’s a quick breakdown to keep things clear:

• SSI— First of the month (unless it falls on weekend or holiday, then you will be paid the business day prior to the due date)
  
• September 2025: September 1 is Monday—SSI check arrives September 1, 2025
  
• Today is August 19 – Payment arrives in 10 days
  
• Maximum amounts:
  
  • Individual: $967
    
  • Couple: $1,450
    
  • Essential person: $484

Quick tips to stay on track

• If you do not get your payment by September 1, wait a bit—bank processing could delay it by a day or two.
  
• If it still does not show up after a few business days, call your bank first—sometimes it’s just a posting delay.
  
• Still nothing? Reach out to the SSA to investigate or request help.

Additionally, payment timing can slip only if the date lands on a weekend or holiday—but not this time. Keep an eye on your account—and if the funds do not arrive when expected, follow up with your bank or contact the SSA.

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The September Social Security direct payment, worth up to $1,450, will be made in 11 days – This is the date to receive your SSI check