Understanding SSI Payment Schedule Changes

Why did some SSI recipients not receive a payment in September?

• Payments were issued early due to September 1st being a Sunday.

• Recipients were not eligible for September payments.

• There was a system error in processing payments.

• The Social Security Administration ran out of funds.

What can SSI recipients do to manage the gap caused by the early payment?

• Seek assistance from local resources like food banks.

• Wait for the next payment without any planning.

• Rely solely on credit cards for the month.

• Ignore the payment schedule and hope for the best.

How can recipients avoid surprises in their SSI payment schedule?

• By checking the Social Security Administration's payment calendar in advance.

• By relying on friends for updates.

• By ignoring the payment calendar.

• By assuming payments will always be on the same day.

What is the purpose of the new online application process called iclaim?

• To increase the number of documents required for application.

• To simplify and make the SSI application process more accessible.

• To make the application process more complicated.

• To replace all existing SSI benefits with new ones.

How are regular Social Security recipients affected by the payment schedule change?

• There is no change to their payment schedule.

• They receive double payments in September.

• Their payments are delayed by a month.

• Their payments are reduced by half.