A policy under the Biden administration provided relief to beneficiaries, who often live on the fringe of poverty, capping clawbacks at 10%.

Two SSI checks will be sent out in May, one for May and another for June. According to the Social Security Administration’s payment calendar, SSI recipients won't receive a check in June since the June SSI payment is scheduled for May 30. The June payment is issued early because June 1 falls on a weekend.