September Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in six days

Published August 26, 2026 9:00am ET



The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in six days.

SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous month instead. 

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