Up to $967 in Social Security Payments Coming This Friday—Who Qualifies?

For millions of people in the U.S., Social Security payments are their main source of income. This week, people who applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their payments. SSI is available to adults and children who are blind, disabled or have little or no income. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute payments to SSI recipients across the country this Friday, January 31.

Why do SSI payment dates change?

Typically, SSI payments are made on the first of the month. However, if this date clashes with a federal holiday or weekend, the payment date is changed. The SSA says this is done so that recipients do not face financial difficulties and do not have to wait extra for their payment.

If your payment does not arrive on the due date, the SSA recommends that you wait three business days and only then contact the government agency.

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SSI Payment Hike in 2025

SSI payments have increased since the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) was implemented in 2025.

Year	Maximum Monthly SSI Payment for Individuals	Maximum Monthly SSI Payment for Couples
2024	$943	$1,415
2025	$967	$1,450

However, the COLA increase in 2025 was only 2.5%, which is lower than in recent years. The increase was 8.7% in 2023 and 3.2% in 2024, both due to higher inflation.

How are SSI payments calculated?

The amount SSI recipients receive depends on various factors, such as:

Income level
Type of disability
Number of family members
Place of residence

According to the SSA report, the average SSI payment in February 2024 was $697.

Full schedule of Social Security payments in February

The SSA makes payments to millions of Americans every month under Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) and SSI. SSA has prepared a fixed schedule so that people can know in advance when they will get the payment.

The payment dates in February 2025 are as follows:

February 3 – Payments will be made to beneficiaries who applied for Social Security benefits before May 1997.
February 12 – Beneficiaries who are born between the 1st and 10th and are eligible for the RSDI program will get the payment on this day.
February 19 – Beneficiaries who are born between the 1st and 20th will get the payment.
February 26 – Beneficiaries who are born between the 21st and 31st will get the payment.
February 28 – SSI recipients will get their payment on this day because the payment was due on March 1, but this date falls on a weekend (Saturday).

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What to do if payment is not received on time?

If your payment does not come on the expected date, you do not need to contact SSA immediately. According to SSA guidelines:

You should wait at least three business days.
There may be delays to account for weekends and federal holidays.
If the payment doesn’t arrive after three business days, contact the SSA office.

Conclusion

If you’re an SSI beneficiary, you can receive a payment of up to $967 on January 31. This amount is set to increase in 2025, although the COLA increase has been less than in recent years. If you’re eligible, a direct payment will be sent to your bank account, according to the SSA. Make sure your bank account is up to date and check for your payment on time.