In May, over 7 million Americans received SSDI benefits. On May 14, 21, or 28, these paper checks or direct deposits could be made.
For instance, your next paycheck will be on May 14 if you were born between the 1st and the 10th, you are not receiving any other disability benefits, and you began receiving Disability Insurance after April 30, 1997.
The SSDI payout for those in the same circumstance who were born between May 11 and May 20 or May 21 and May 31 will be made on May 21 or May 28, respectively.
A receiver of Social Security Disability Insurance can expect to receive $1,581 on average. However, what if you are unable to make ends meet because your monthly payment is not that high?
It is possible to supplement SSDI benefits
If you qualify for both SSDI and SSI, you should ideally apply for both benefits at the same time. You should apply for SSI as well, though, if your Disability Insurance payout is insufficient each month.
The federal government’s Supplemental Security Income program is known as SSI. Individuals who qualify for it may receive payments of up to $967.
Up to $1,450 may be awarded to you both if you are a married couple who meet the requirements.
An qualifying person can typically receive a cheque or direct deposit of roughly $717.87 from SSI payments. SSI benefits by age can pay:
| Age Group | Monthly Benefit Amount |
| 65 and older | $592.84 |
| 18 to 64 | $764.28 |
| Under 18 | $844.30 |
SNAP benefits are also available to SSDI recipients
SNAP is an excellent option if your monthly Disability Insurance payment is insufficient and you are struggling to make ends meet.
Millions of Americans can use this federal incentive to purchase groceries at approved farmers’ markets and retail establishments.
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If you are a qualified person who satisfies all the requirements (income, resources, employment, etc.), SNAP can pay up to $292. The 48 contiguous states contain this maximum quantity.
Because of inflation, the maximum benefit will be significantly higher if you reside in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands. In addition to SSI or SNAP, the following benefits may be compatible with SSDI:
- Medicare
- HUD Housing Assistance / Section 8
- LIHEAP
- Local Assistance
- VA benefits
- Unemployment benefits
