Disability benefits update: SSI and SSDI payments of about $698 & $1,539 coming in November
According to Vibes.okdiario, The last Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payment was sent on October 23, 2024. However, millions of Social Security recipients are already preparing for their next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance direct deposit or check.
Payment Amounts for SSI and SSDI
According to the Social Security Administration, the average SSI payment is approximately $698, while the average SSDI payment is around $1,539. These amounts can vary significantly among recipients, depending on factors such as work history, filing age, and individual earnings or resources.
Upcoming Payment Schedule
Although SSI and SSDI payments typically occur on different dates, they can occasionally coincide. This alignment often happens when a payment needs to be sent earlier due to a scheduling conflict, such as a holiday or weekend.
Notably, on November 1, 2024, all SSI recipients will receive their next payment, provided they remain eligible. For SSDI recipients to receive their payment on this date, they must either:
- Be receiving SSI in addition to SSDI, or
- Have received SSDI benefits before May 1997.
Payment Dates for November
For those wondering if November holds any further SSI or SSDI payments, the following details apply:
- While SSI recipients receive one payment monthly, the timing can shift if it falls on a holiday or weekend. Therefore, the SSI payment for December will be issued on November 29, 2024.
- Regarding SSDI, there will be three additional payment dates in November:
- November 13 for recipients born between the 1st and 10th.
- November 20 for recipients born between the 11th and 20th.
- November 27 for recipients born between the 21st and 31st.
Maximum Payment Amounts
The maximum SSI amounts for November are set at:
- $472 for an essential person,
- $943 for an individual,
- $1,415 for eligible married couples.
On the other hand, SSDI recipients can receive payments up to $3,822 if they were high earners for at least 35 years in jobs covered by the SSA.
