SSI Payments Confusion Explained — Why You Won't See Money on November 1 and What the Schedule Really Means

Millions of SSI recipients were puzzled on November 1 as no payment arrived — here's why the SSA sent the November benefit early on October 31.
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SSI and shutdown: Key points to understand about your November payment

Amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, many SSI recipients are asking if their November payments will arrive on schedule.
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Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why

Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. In October, SSI payments will be dispersed twice – on Oct. 1 and Oct. 31 – because Nov. 1 falls on a weekend. The government shutdown will not affect ...

People in Mississippi won't get an SSI check in November. It's not because of the shutdown

People in Mississippi won't get an SSI check in November. Don't worry. You'll still get paid. It's not because of the government shutdown. What to know

Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is expected to add about $56 to the average benefit, though you could get a little more or less than this. It may not be the boost you were hoping for, but any extra money is better than your checks remaining the same.
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