March SSI Extra Payment
Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are set to receive an extra payment this March. This is due to a slight irregularity in the calendar, which means that qualified recipients will receive not just one but two SSI checks this month. For those struggling financially due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the extra payment is welcome news for you.
Who can get the SSI Extra Payment?
According to Tododisca, to qualify for the March SSI extra payment, recipients must meet Social Security’s eligibility requirements for SSI. This means having an accepted SSI benefit in place. If your benefit is still pending acceptance, you will not be able to receive the extra payment this month. You will have to wait until next month for a new check to be sent out.
READ ALSO: Second SSI Payment Increase Up to $100: Claim Yours Now!
It is important to note that to receive the extra SSI payment in advance, you must have Direct Deposit activated. This is the method of payment for all Social Security Administration payments, not just SSI. Without Direct Deposit, it may take up to three days for the money to appear in your bank account. Therefore, if you want to receive the check as soon as possible, it is necessary to activate Direct Deposit.
The Social Security Administration will send out the checks on March 31st. However, not all recipients will receive their payments on the same day. If you receive your payment via regular bank transfer, likely, the money will not arrive until April 2nd or 3rd. It is necessary to consider the form of payment when planning how to use the extra funds.
It is worth noting that SSI is not available to everyone in the United States. The benefit has specific eligibility requirements that not all citizens meet. However, for those who are eligible, the extra payment will be a valuable addition to their finances, particularly during these difficult times.
Overall, the March SSI extra payment is good news for eligible recipients. To ensure that you receive the payment as soon as possible, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for SSI and have Direct Deposit activated. This extra payment is a result of the Social Security Administration’s efforts to ensure that checks are sent out early when the 1st of the month falls on a weekend or holiday. No doubt, it will be appreciated by millions of beneficiaries in the country.
READ ALSO: Get Your April SSI Payment Early: Learn How to Activate Direct Deposit
