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May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 19 days
The May 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 19 days.
TL;DR
- May 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments of up to $994 will be issued in 19 days.
- SSI payments are typically disbursed on the first day of each month.
- Eligibility requires beneficiaries to be blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability, alongside limited income.
- Payment amounts vary: individuals can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly up to $1,491, and essential caregivers up to $498.
- Additional requirements include U.S. citizenship or specific alien classifications, residency in the U.S. (50 states, D.C., Northern Mariana Islands), and not being absent for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days.