Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in 2022 followed a monthly payment schedule set by the Social Security Administration. Eligible recipients could receive up to $1,261 per month for couples, while individual beneficiaries qualified for a maximum federal payment of $841. The next SSI payment for eligible recipients was scheduled for August 1, 2022.
Payments
In 2022, the maximum federal SSI payment for an eligible individual was $841 per month. Eligible couples, where both spouses qualified for SSI, could receive up to $1,261 per month.
The exact payment amount depended on several factors, including income, living arrangements, and other eligibility requirements established by the Social Security Administration.
Eligibility
SSI is a needs-based federal program that provides financial assistance to older adults, people who are blind, and individuals with qualifying disabilities who have limited income and resources.
To qualify for SSI in 2022, an individual generally could not have more than $2,000 in countable assets. Eligible couples were subject to a combined resource limit of $3,000.
| Applicant | Resource Limit |
|---|---|
| Individual | $2,000 |
| Couple | $3,000 |
Schedule
The next SSI payment for eligible recipients was scheduled to be deposited on August 1, 2022.
Meanwhile, Social Security retirement benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments followed a separate payment calendar. Beneficiaries received payments on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month, depending on their birth date.
For July 2022, those payment dates were:
| Benefit | Payment Date |
| Social Security and SSDI | July 13, 2022 |
| Social Security and SSDI | July 20, 2022 |
| Social Security and SSDI | July 27, 2022 |
Delays
The Social Security Administration advised beneficiaries to contact their financial institution if a scheduled direct deposit did not arrive on the expected payment date. In many cases, financial institutions can provide information about processing times before additional action is needed.
The August 2022 SSI payment schedule followed the agency’s regular monthly calendar, while Social Security and SSDI beneficiaries continued receiving payments based on their assigned Wednesday payment dates. Understanding the payment schedule and eligibility requirements helped recipients know when to expect their benefits and what to do if a payment was delayed.
FAQs
When was the next SSI payment in 2022?
The next SSI payment was scheduled for August 1, 2022.
What was the maximum SSI payment for an individual?
Eligible individuals could receive up to $841 per month.
How much could eligible couples receive?
Eligible couples could receive up to $1,261 per month.
What were the SSI resource limits?
The limits were $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples.
