Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will get an additional check this month. However, the check is not an extra payment as it’s just a slight advance on January’s payment.

Social Security and SSI payments are sent out monthly based on a set schedule. SSI recipients receive their payment on the first day of each month. However, because Jan. 1, 2026 is a holiday, the payment will be sent a day earlier on Dec. 31, 2025.

Similarly, February’s SSI payment will also be sent earlier than usual as Feb. 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday, meaning that month’s payment will be sent on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

An estimated 7.4 million Americans receive SSI payments monthly.

Traditional Social Security payments are sent based on the recipient’s birth date. If the reci

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