Typically, SSI payments are disbursed on the 1st of each month, but exceptions can occur. For instance, in February and March 2025, payments will be sent earlier due to the 1st falling on a weekend.

SSI payments provide support for low- and no-income Americans who don’t have many resources and are blind, disabled, or 65 years of age or older.

Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their March 2025 check on Feb. 28, 2025.

The Social Security Administration sent the first SSI payments to recipients in January 1974. Since then, payment rates have been adjusted in line with the cost of living, per the SSA.

The amount that SSI checks are worth for beneficiaries depends on their status, with individuals getting monthly $967 payments and eligible couples receiving payments of $1,450.

The March 1 payment date also applies to those who claim Social Security but live abroad. For those that receive SSI and Social Security benefits, payments will be made on March 1 and 3 respectively.

Monthly SSI benefit payments go to about 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have limited resources. About one-third of those who get SSI also get Social Security.

Monday, March 3: Payments for those who have been receiving Social Security retirement benefits since before 1997, and Social Security payments for those who also receive SSI benefits.

When are SSI payments sent out for April? See full 2025 payment schedule Supplemental Security Income checks will be sent out on the following dates in 2025, according to the SSA calendar.

Monthly SSI benefit payments go to about 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have limited resources. About one-third of those who get SSI also get Social Security.