Double Payment Alert: Social Security Recipients to Get Extra Cash in November
November brings positive news for some Social Security recipients, although it’s not an extra payment or bonus. Instead, there will be a Social Security direct payment or check sent earlier than usual.
Social Security has scheduled both the November SSI payment and the November 3 retirement and SSDI payments to be sent on November 1, meaning eligible recipients will receive two payments on the same day.
SSI and Social Security Payments on November 1
SSI recipients will receive their usual monthly payment on November 1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is provided to those with low income, especially when their retirement or SSDI benefits are not sufficient to meet their financial needs.
Typically, SSI payments are made on the first of the month, with retirement and SSDI payments following on the third. However, this year, both payments are scheduled for November 1. This means recipients who qualify for both SSI and Social Security will receive their retirement or SSDI payment 48 hours earlier than expected, avoiding the usual wait between payments.
SSI and Social Security Payment Amounts for November 1
For SSI recipients, the maximum payment on November 1 is $943 for individuals. Eligible married couples can receive up to $1,415 from the federal government.
On average, SSI payments are around $698, while recipients aged 65 and older typically receive about $574. If you’re receiving retirement benefits, the average payment is around $1,920. For SSDI recipients, the average payment is $1,539.
It’s important to note that those receiving both SSI and Social Security do so because their income and resources are limited. High earners, who are not eligible for SSI, can receive up to $4,873 in retirement benefits and up to $3,822 in SSDI benefits.
