MILLIONS of Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive two payments in September worth up to $841.
SSI payments are usually sent on the first of the month, but the next two months will operate a little differently.
The first payment was sent on Thursday and because October 1 falls on a Saturday, recipients can expect their second check on September 30.
SSI recipients can expect to receive double benefits this month totaling up to $1,682.
To apply for SSI benefits, you must provide basic information like your name, date of birth, and Social Security number.
Those requesting disability benefits must also provide their medical records.
The maximum federal SSI payment for this year is $841 per month, which has become a vital source of income for many Americans.
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Changes Americans are willing to make to fix SS, part two
There was also overwhelming support for reducing the benefits of high earners.
Those with higher incomes generally get more benefits, even though they’re likely in a better financial position heading into retirement than others.
Eighty-one percent of the group supported reducing the amount of benefits the top 20 percent of earners receive, which would reduce the shortfall by 11percent.
However, only 75 percent supported raising the retirement age — with a nearly even 76 percent of Democrats and 75 percent of Republicans supporting.
Increasing the payroll tax also…
