India, July 20 -- There will be no Supplemental Security Income payment in August 2026, but beneficiaries are not losing any money. This is because of a payment schedule change, according to the Social Security Administration. The change affects only SSI payments, not regular Social Security retirement benefits.

SSI is a federal benefit for low-income seniors and people with disabilities or blindness. SSI payments are usually sent on the first day of every month. However, August 1, 2026 falls on a Saturday, so the Social Security Administration cannot send payments that day. The Social Security Administration does not issue payments on weekends or federal holidays. Because of this rule, the August SSI payment will be sent early on Friday...