May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 16 days

Published April 15, 2026 9:00am ET



The May 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 16 days.

SSI payments are typically issued to beneficiaries on the first day of each month. Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 or older, or have another qualifying disability.

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