March Social Security and SSI Payments Scheduled for Early Distribution

Supplemental Security Income checks for March will be sent out on February 28, while regular Social Security payments follow the usual staggered schedule.

• The Social Security Administration will issue March Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments on Friday, February 28, instead of the usual first-of-the-month date due to March 1 falling on a Saturday.
• SSI payments are designed for individuals with disabilities or limited income, with amounts varying by recipient status: $967 for individuals, $1,450 for couples, and $484 for essential persons providing care.
• Regular Social Security retirement payments are distributed in three waves based on birth dates, with March payments scheduled for the 12th, 19th, and 26th of the month.
• Approximately 7.4 million Americans rely on SSI benefits, which are distinct from regular Social Security payments and follow a different schedule.
• The Social Security Administration encourages beneficiaries to allow three additional mailing days before reporting any delays in receiving their payments.

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