May 2021 SSI Payment Calendar

If you are looking for the May 2021 SSI Payment Calendar, look no further. We can help you. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, knowing when your payments will be deposited each month is important to planning ahead and making sure your bills are paid and you know when your money will be available to you for withdrawal.

In the post below, we have explained in detail how the 2021 SSI Payment Schedule works and provide you with the specific dates on which your May benefit payments will be deposited into your account.

This Post will Cover:

Electronic Payments are required for SSI Benefits
How the SSI Payment Schedule Works

May 2021 SSI Payment Calendar
Complete 2021 SSI Payments Calendar
2021 SSI Changes That Affect Your Benefits

SSI Benefits Questions and Answers

Electronic Payments are Required for SSI Benefits

Congress passed a law that moved all SSI payments from paper checks to electronic payments. The law went into effect on March 1, 2013.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has therefore stopped mailing paper checks and current and new SSI recipients are required to receive their benefits electronically.

There are two ways you can receive your SSI benefits electronically:

First, you can choose to have them direct deposited into a checking or savings account with a bank or credit union.

The other option is to sign up for a Direct Express Debit Card, which works similar to a traditional bank debit card and is accepted anywhere Debit Mastercards are accepted.

You can also use your Direct Express debit card to make purchases and also get cash back at the grocery store or to purchase money orders at the post office.

If you do not sign up for direct deposit, the Social Security Administration will make the choice for you and send your SSI payments to you via Direct Express debit card.

How the SSI Payment Schedule Works

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will receive your payments on the 1st of each month.

The exception is when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday.

If the first falls on a holiday, then you will receive your payment the business day before.

However, if the first falls on a weekend, you’ll receive your payment on the preceding Friday.

Exceptions

If you started receiving benefits (SS or SSDI) Prior to May 1997, or you are currently receiving both Social Security and SSI payments, you will receive your payments on the 3rd of each month.

Also, if the 3rd falls on a weekend or holiday, you will receive your payment on the preceding Friday.

If the 3rd falls on a holiday, then you will receive your payment the business day before.

However, if the 3rd falls on a weekend, you’ll receive your payment on the preceding Friday.

Since May 1st, 2021 falls on a Saturday, SSI payments for the month will be deposited on Friday, April 30th, 2021.

If you receive your payment via a bank account or a prepaid debit card like the Direct Express Debit card, you should see your benefits in your account on or before Friday, April 30th, 2021.

Both SS and SSI Recipients

Since May 3, 2021, is on a Monday, you will receive your benefits on Monday, May 3rd, 2021.

2021 SSI Payments Calendar

Here is the complete 2021 Supplemental Security Income Payment Schedule for your reference.

This shows when you can expect your benefits payments for the rest of the year.

2021	SSI Only	Both SS & SSI
January	31-Dec-2020	31-Dec-2020
February	1	3
March	1	3
April	1	2
May	30-Apr-2021	3
June	1	3
July	1	2
August	30-Jul-2021	3
September	1	3
October	1	1
November	1	3
December	1	3

2021 Social Security Payment Calendar

Here is the complete Social Security payment calendar as published by the Social Security Administration.

It includes payment schedules for Social Security retirement benefits (SS) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits

2021 SSI Changes That Affect Your Benefits

Here are the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) changes that will affect your benefits in 2021.

Smaller COLA Increase in 2021

According to estimates by The Senior Citizens League, the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 is likely to be 1.3 %.

That is very low compared to recent years. In 2020, the increase was 1.6 %.

Trump’s 2021 Federal budget could cut Disability Benefits

President Trump recently announced his 2021 federal budget.

Included in the budget are cuts to some popular programs, like Social Security, Medicare, and Social Security Disability (SSI included).

This is contrary to what the President has promised – that he would not cut Social Security benefits.

SSI Benefits FAQs

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the SSI benefits when it comes to payments.

Which pays more – SSDI or SSI?

People on SSDI generally receive much bigger payments than those on SSI.

For example, in 2020, the average SSDI payment is around $1,237 per month, whereas the maximum SSI payment is $783 per month for an individual.

How Much Will I Recieve in SSI Benefits?

The basic monthly SSI payment for 2020 is the same nationwide. It is:
—$783 for one person.
—$1,175 for a couple.

However, not everyone gets the same amount. You may get more if you live in a state that adds money to the federal SSI payment.

Should I try to Work while getting SSI?

If you are able to work while receiving SSI benefits and you earn money, your SSI check will decrease.

However, because less than half of your gross earnings are counted by SSI, you will usually have more money working than when you were not working.

If you currently have a monthly income, half of anything you earn over $85 per month will be deducted from the maximum amount of benefits in order to determine your SSI amount.

What is the Ticket to Work program?

The Ticket to Work Program provides people receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) more choices for receiving employment services.

The main goal of the program is to assist people on disability benefits in reducing their reliance on disability benefits and become self-sufficient.

For more information about the program, click here.

Who is on SSI?

Here is a breakdown of SSI Recipients by age groups for 2019.

Disabled Adults (Ages 18-64) – 58%
Elderly (Ages 65 or higher) – 28%
Disabled Children (Under Age 18) – 14%

If I get married, will it affect my benefits?

If you marry, your spouse’s income and resources may change your SSI benefit; or
If you and your spouse both get SSI, your benefit amount will change from an individual rate to a couple’s rate.

Benefits for a widow, divorced widow, widower or divorced widower

You cannot get benefits if you remarry before age 60; and
You cannot get benefits if you are disabled and remarry before age 50.

Divorced spouse’s benefits

Generally, your benefits end if you remarry.

Benefits for a child under age 18 or student ages 18 or 19

Benefits end if you marry.

Do Disabled Children Qualify for Benefits?

There are two Social Security disability programs that include disabled children.

SSI Benefit Requirements

Under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a child from birth to age 18 may receive monthly payments based on disability or blindness if:

- He or she has an impairment or combination of impairments that meets the definition of disability for children. For more on disability for children, click here.
- The income and resources of the parents and the child are within the allowed limits. For more on income limits, click here.

SSDI Benefits Requirements

Under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, an adult child (a person age 18 or older) may receive monthly benefits based on disability or blindness if:

He or she has an impairment or combination of impairments that meets the definition of disability for adults; and
The disability began before age 22

The adult child’s parent worked long enough to be insured under Social Security and is receiving retirement or disability benefits or is deceased

What is Disability Determination Services?

Making a decision about whether you are disabled or not based on Social Security rules is the first major step in the application process.

Examiners at DDS decides both Social Security Disability (SSD) claims and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) disability claims.

Can I request a replacement Social Security Card Online?

Yes, you can request a replacement Social Security number card online if you:

Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older;
Have a driver’s license or state-issued identification card from
one of the participating states or the District of Columbia;

Have a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses);
Have a my Social Security account; and
Don’t require changes to your name, date of birth, place of birth, and/or gender.

To see if your state is eligible, click here.

Also, if you live in Alaska, Delaware, and Wisconsin, this service is available only if you have a driver’s license.

If you do not have a my SocialSecurity account, see our post on how to create a mysocialsecurity account.

Does changing your name affect your Social Security Benefits?

Whenever you change your name, be sure to report the change to Social Security Administration.

Otherwise, the Social Security Administration may not record your earnings properly and you may not receive all the benefits you are due.

Furthermore, not changing your name with Social Security can also delay your income tax refund, if you are entitled to one.