February Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out today

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February 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients today.

SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month. However, February’s payment will go out on Jan. 30. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, SSI payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month. This year, Feb. 1 falls on a Sunday. 

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