Those individuals with limited resources, blind, with disabilities, or who are 65 years or older, will receive their monthly payment corresponding to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in the United States on October 1st. The amount they receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will depend on each applicant’s personal situation, as well as the number of applicants per household.
Since last January, like every year, payments have included the percentage corresponding to the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment), which for this year 2025 is set at 2.5%. To receive this aid from Social Security, a series of eligibility requirements must be met, such as being a U.S. citizen or belonging to immigrant categories authorized by the Department of Homeland Security. It is also essential to reside in the country, in Washington D.C., or in the Northern Mariana Islands, and not to be absent for more than 30 consecutive days.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration of the United States (SSA) is a federal agency of the country’s government, responsible for administering retirement, disability, and survivor programs. It also has other functions such as assigning Social Security numbers to citizens, which are essential for employment and finances in the United States. Among the programs it offers and provides are the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program, and other assistance programs for families at risk of exclusion, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is one of the aids provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) of the United States, which is responsible for providing monthly payments to people with disabilities, blindness, to older adults, and to individuals with limited resources. It also includes children, as long as they have little or no income and resources. Recipients and beneficiaries are required to keep the Administration informed in case of changes in their income, whether from their wages or from other income they may receive.
Am I eligible to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
As with any other aid or Social Security program, applicants must meet a series of requirements to become beneficiaries. In the case of SSI, the requirements include:
- Being a U.S. citizen or belonging to certain immigration categories authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Living in one of the 50 states, in Washington D.C., or in the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Not being absent from the country for 30 consecutive days.
How much can I receive with SSI?
The amount received from Social Security economic aid depends on many factors. In the case of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it depends on the personal situation of the beneficiary and the number of applicants per household. Currently, the average amount received is $967 per individual, and up to $1,450 per couple. On the other hand, those who provide essential assistance to SSI beneficiaries can also receive up to $484.
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
As in all Social Security programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is also affected by the COLA. What does this mean? That the Administration tries to prevent the effects of inflation (generalized price increases) from affecting the purchasing power of the most vulnerable who depend on this type of state assistance. The COLA percentage changes each year based on the inflation being experienced. For 2025, it was set at a 2.5% increase over the benefits received. We will have to wait until October, which is just around the corner, for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to officially announce what the corresponding percentage will be for the year 2026.