February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 17 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

As January 2025 unfolds, the Social Security Administration (SSA) continues its monthly distribution of benefits to millions, including retirees, survivors, and those with disabilities. This month, some recipients will see early payments,

The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,