Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income are looking at their bank accounts this week and noticing something unusual: an SSI extra check arriving on February 27. At first glance, it feels like a bonus payment — a welcome surprise during a month when budgets are tight, and expenses keep rising. But this “extra” deposit isn’t a bonus at all, and misunderstanding it can create a financial trap that leaves recipients short on money next month. Here’s what you need to know.
