On December 30, SSI claimants will receive a new boost worth $914 direct payment.
On December 30, SSI claimants will receive a new boost worth $914 direct payment.
The New SSI Direct Payment
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on New Year will about to release a new boosted payment of $914 directly to eligible recipients thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA. The Goal of the new COLA is an 8.7 percent increase aiming to provide financial support to every eligible struggling American facing high inflation and the new payment will reflect as the second check goes out with a $73 additional per month.
American households are set to receive two December payments as January 1 is a federal holiday and falls on a Sunday. The payment went out last December 1 worth an average of $841 while the other payment will be hitting on December 30 reflecting the new benefit amount.
Moreover, the boost will impact beneficiaries of the Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs.
Who Is Eligible For The New SSI Payment
To be eligible for SSI payment assistance depends on the salary and assets of the qualifiers. Furthermore, individuals are not allowed to have more than $2,000 in assets, while couples can have up to $3,000.
The benefits for eligible children may be higher for them as they don’t have earnings. However, if Americans are both eligible for Social Security SSI payments then they will receive lesser payment for SSI.
How To Apply for SSI
The SSA website is where you can process and complete the application for SSI or contact them for free at 1-800-772-1213 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Upon claiming, you’ll need to bring all documents needed with you. These include your Social Security number, birth certificate, information about your address, payroll slips, and some documents about your salary. If you’re applying for persons with disability and blind then you must also provide details of the hospitals and clinics you’ve visited.
