SSI Benefits Tracker

The Senior Citizens League projects a 3.8% COLA for 2027, potentially the largest since 2023 if inflation holds, though it mainly offsets higher costs rather than delivering net gains.

SSI recipients can access reduced-cost internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program and participating ISPs.

• Plans from Comcast, AT&T,...

Certain special needs trust distributions can disqualify SSI or Medicaid benefits. Learn the rules to protect eligibility.

• Two July deposits: Regular July 1 payment plus early August payment arriving July 31
• Calendar reason: SSA moves payments when the 1st falls on a weekend
• Not extra money: No August 1 payment will arrive—budget for the shift

COLA and Medicaid Protection

• 🔥 Pickle Rule Alert: COLA increases may push SSI recipients over Medicaid income limits, but the Pickle amendment...

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for improvements to SSI, which provides monthly support and often Medicaid eligibility for low-income...

A COLA bump meant to offset inflation can push SSI recipients over strict Medicaid income limits, triggering sudden loss of coverage. The little-known...

A recent article outlines how SSI back pay works, when payments are issued, how much applicants may receive, and what to expect during the process.

INvestABLE Indiana lets SSI recipients build savings through tax-advantaged ABLE accounts without risking benefits.

• Balances of $100,000 or less...

• SSA demands now target overpayments from 2019 and earlier, shocking recipients with sudden bills for thousands
• Old records vanish over time,...

The latest 2027 COLA projection sits at 3.8%, up from 2026's 2.8% but still below seniors' actual living costs. This same adjustment will directly increase SSI payment amounts when finalized in October 2026.

• Asset limit overhaul proposed: The SSI Restoration Act would raise countable assets to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for couples, up from...

SSI recipients will see no payments in March, August, and November because the first falls on weekends, triggering early delivery the prior Friday.
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Staffing reductions and office closures at the Social Security Administration have lengthened wait times for disability benefit claims, including SSI. The article does not discuss payment amounts or 2026-2027 policy changes.

A projected 3.9% COLA for 2027 offers only catch-up relief as inflation hits 3.8% annually, driven by energy costs. SSI recipients on fixed incomes face continued erosion of purchasing power despite the larger adjustment.

Legislative Proposals

• 🔥 Senate Bill for Temporary $200 Boost: Senate Democrats filed S. 3078 to add $200 per month for six months to SSI...

The viral $2,400 boost claim is misleading: SSA confirmed only a 2.8% COLA for 2026, delivering roughly $56/month ($672/year) to the average retiree....

• 2027 COLA projections near 4% as inflation remains elevated
• Higher adjustments would directly increase SSI payment amounts for recipients
• 2026...

SSI recipients face a 2.8% COLA increase and updated federal thresholds that will alter payment amounts.

• June deposit schedule changes for SSI...

Senate Democrats introduced S. 3078 for a temporary $200 monthly supplement to SSI, Social Security, and VA benefits, but the bill remains at...