More than seven million Americans relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will face an unusual schedule this autumn. Beneficiaries will receive two payments in October and December, but no deposit in November, a shift caused by how the Social Security Administration (SSA) handles weekends and holidays.
While the total annual amount remains unchanged, the disruption has triggered concerns among advocacy groups who warn that many recipients may mistake the extra payments as 'bonus' income.
