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

Published March 30, 2026 9:00am ET



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

SSI payments are typically issued to beneficiaries on the first day of each month. Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability.

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