If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are probably wondering where your March payment is. Don’t worry; it’s not an error. Because March 1 is a Saturday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) moved up the deposit date to February 28. So the money has already arrived, albeit slightly earlier than usual.
SSI is a federal program for low-income individuals who are over the age of 65, disabled, or blind. Unlike other benefits, it does not require a work history and is based solely on your current financial situation. Payments for basic expenses, such as food or rent, are typically made on the first of each month, excluding weekends.
Clear rules: this is how SSI date adjustments work
The SSA has a simple policy: if the first day of the month is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the payment is deferred to the previous business day. For example, in March 2025, because the first is a Saturday, the money was sent on Friday, February 28. It’s not that a payment is “missing”; it simply changes the date.
So you don’t miss out, here are the adjusted dates for the first months of the year:
- January 2025:Â Payment arrived on December 31, 2024 (because January 1 is a holiday).
- February 2025:Â Paid on January 31 (February 1 was a Saturday).
- March 2025:Â Moved forward to February 28 (avoiding Saturday, March 1).
- April 2025:Â Everything normal: payment falls on April 1, which is Tuesday.
These are common changes that affect only the schedule, not the amount. The SSA does this to avoid delays, particularly during months with difficult weekends. So, to answer the question in the article’s headline, you will receive a total of 12 payments in 2025.
What if I don’t see the money in my account? This is what you can do
If you use direct deposit, your payment should appear on the adjusted date. If you receive a check in the mail, it could take a few more days. The Social Security Administration recommends waiting three business days before contacting them.
But don’t worry about March 2025: if you received your payment on February 28, there is nothing pending for that month.
If you did not receive your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment on February 28, 2025, as scheduled for March, you can contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) at 1-800-772-1213.
This service is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and will allow you to speak with a representative to confirm the status of your payment. Please wait three business days after the expected date before calling to allow for processing.
