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April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 11 days
The April 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 11 days.
TL;DR
- April 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments of up to $994 will be issued in 11 days.
- SSI payments are usually sent on the first day of each month.
- Beneficiaries must have limited income and be blind, aged 65+, or have a qualifying disability.
- Payment amounts vary, with individuals eligible for up to $994, couples up to $1,491, and essential caregivers up to $498.
- Eligibility also includes being a U.S. citizen or a specific noncitizen, residing in the U.S. (50 states, D.C., Northern Mariana Islands), and not being absent for a full calendar month or 30 consecutive days.