The Economic Times

March 2026 SSI payment worth $994 arriving 3 days early on February 27 who qualifies and why did SSA move the date?

March 2026 SSI payment: Up to $994 SSI payment will arrive February 27, 2026. Not March 1. The Social Security Administration confirms the shift. March 1 falls on Sunday. Federal rules move Supplemental Security Income payments earlier. Maximum SSI benefits are $994 individuals, $1,491 couples, $498 essential persons. This includes a 2.8% COLA increase. No benefits are cut. Total 2026 Social Security and SSI payments remain unchanged.