what I wish I knew about social security before September 2024 major updates are on the horizon starting September 2024 the Social Security Administration is rolling out significant changes first let's talk payment schedules due to weekends and holidays payments for those who usually receive their SSI on September 1st will be distributed earlier on August 30th Social Security retirement benefits will also follow an adjusted schedule arriving on September 11th 18th or 25th depending on your birth date additionally new rules for supplemental security income SSI are set to simplify the process and increase benefits now only one household member needs to receive public assistance for the household to qualify for SSI this change will benefit around 277,000 current recipients and make 109,000 more people eligible moreover food assistance from family and friends will no longer reduce your SSI benefits rent subsidies are also expanding Nationwide ensuring SSI payments remain unaffected stay informed and check the official SSA website for more details these changes are designed to help more people so make sure you're ready