April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in seven days

Published March 25, 2026 7:00am ET



The April 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in seven days.

SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. When the first day of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month.

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