Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have seen headlines about a supposed $600 boost in September 2025. With so many rumors circulating, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Here’s the truth about what’s really happening with Social Security benefits, payment schedules, and the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Is There Really a $600 SSI Boost?
The short answer: No. There is no official $600 one-time increase in SSI benefits for September 2025. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that no such payment has been approved. The confusion mostly comes from misinterpretation of the 2025 COLA adjustment and a scheduling quirk with payments.
What’s Actually Changing in 2025
Instead of a $600 bonus, SSI recipients are receiving the standard COLA increase for 2025:
- 2.5% benefit increase that began in January 2025.
- This raised the maximum federal SSI monthly payment to:
- $967 for individuals
- $1,450 for eligible couples
- $484 for essential persons
This adjustment is applied monthly, not given as a lump sum.
Why Are People Talking About September?
The rumor has grown because of the payment calendar:
- SSI is normally paid on the 1st of each month.
- But since September 1, 2025, falls on Labor Day, payments were shifted to Friday, August 29.
- That means recipients will not see a deposit in September, since it was paid early.
Some confused this earlier payment with a “bonus” or “increase.”
The $600 Myth Explained
So where does the $600 figure come from? If you take the annualized effect of the 2.5% COLA on many recipients’ monthly benefits, it can look like a $500–$600 yearly increase when totaled. Social media posts have exaggerated this into a one-time September bonus—but it’s simply not true.
Quick SSI Facts for 2025
| Topic | Reality |
|---|---|
| $600 September bonus | False – no extra one-time payment |
| COLA increase | 2.5% starting January 2025 |
| Maximum SSI monthly payments | $967 individual, $1,450 couple, $484 essential person |
| September 2025 payment schedule | Paid August 29 due to Labor Day; no deposit on September 1 |
Conclusion: There is no $600 SSI bonus coming in September 2025. Instead, SSI recipients continue to receive the regular 2.5% COLA-adjusted payments that began earlier this year. The only unusual thing this fall is the shifted payment schedule, with September checks arriving in late August.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. For exact payment details, always check the official SSA website or contact the Social Security Administration directly.
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