If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should be aware that there will be no deposit in March 2025. But don’t worry, this isn’t a cut.
Because March 1 is a Saturday, the Social Security Administration will advance the payment to February 28. So don’t worry if you don’t see the money that month; you’ll have it by February.
SSI is one of the most important programs in America that can assist you when your finances are tight. It is a federal program in the United States that assists people with low income or resources, particularly older adults, people with disabilities, and the blind.
The good news is that it doesn’t matter if you’ve never worked before; it’s based on your current financial situation, not your work history.
Confirmed SSI Payments: Maximum Amounts for 2025
The SSA always schedules payments on the first of each month. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, they will send it to you on the last business day before that date. Because the first day of March 2025 is a Saturday, the deposit is moved to February 28.
Translation? You will not receive a new payment in March, but you will not lose a month’s worth of assistance: the money is only received a few days earlier.
The maximum federal payments for the current year are as follows (be careful, some states add an extra):
- If you are alone: $967 per month.
- As a couple: $1,450 per month.
- Essential person (such as a caregiver): $484 per month.
Always keep in mind that these numbers may go down if you have other income, live in someone’s house or your status does not provide a plus. For example, California often gives an extra push, so check your local rules.
What can you use SSI money for?
This program covers the essentials: food, clothing, and shelter. Unlike traditional retirement plans, no prior contributions are required. If you meet the income and personal situation requirements, you can apply.
Of course, resources (such as savings or properties) are important: you cannot have more than $2,000 in resources if you are single, and $3,000 if you are applying with a partner.
If you use direct deposit, the money will be automatically deposited on February 28. If you receive a check in the mail, pay attention on those days. Remember that even if there is no payment in March, the total for the year remains the same.
It’s only a calendar adjustment, not a cut. The Social Security Administration does this to avoid delays, particularly during months with difficult weekends.
Some states deliver extra money, apart from the SSI
Many states supplement SSI payments with additional funds. The majority of US states provide supplements to SSI payments, with significant variations in amounts and conditions.
According to the official SSA “Understanding SSI Benefits” page, states are classified into three types: those where the SSA administers the supplement, those where the state administers it, and those that do not provide any supplement.
The states of Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia do not provide state supplemental payments. This group also includes American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Then, the following 12 states DO offer locally administered SSPs: California, Delaware, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), Hawaii, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Finally, these 33 pay their own SSPs: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.