At the end of next week, millions of Americans are due to get an ahead-of-schedule benefits payment from the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA).Who is paid by the Social Security Admin on Friday, July 31?Next Friday, beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income scheme (SSI) are to be sent their monthly money for August 2026. Why the early SSI payment?SSI benefits are typically paid out on the first day of each month, but August’s distribution date has been brought forward to July 31 as next month begins on a non-business day. July’s SSI, meanwhile, was issued on Wednesday 1.Who receives SSI benefits?A needs-based benefit with 7.3 million beneficiaries nationwide, SSI is issued to low-income, low-resource individuals who are over 65 or have a disability.Unlike the SSA’s Social Security program – which sends out retirement, disability and survivor benefits to 71.3 million people in the U.S. – eligibility for SSI does not depend on claimants’ employment record.Find out more about the eligibility criteria for the SSI scheme on the SSA’s official website.[embedded content]How much are monthly SSI benefits in 2026?(Maximum 2026 amounts per stats shared by the SSA.)Additional state SSI paymentsSome SSI recipients can get a supplementary monthly payment from their state. Learn more about the states that provide this extra benefit on the SSA website.How does the Social Security Admin pay out benefits?Direct depositSSI recipients can provide the SSA with their bank details by calling 1-800-772-1213 or visiting a Social Security office.Direct ExpressBenefits can be paid onto the Direct Express Card, a special debit card for picking up federal disbursements. Sign up at 1-800-333-1795 or 1-800-772-1213, or at a Social Security office.Related storiesSocial SecuritySocial SecurityGet closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that of this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.And there’s more: check out our TikTok and Instagram reels for bite-sized visual takes on all the biggest soccer news and insights.
