For millions of Americans, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are a vital source of income. As August approaches, knowing the exact dates these benefits will be distributed is crucial.

The first of this month's SSI payments will be dispersed Wednesday. There will also be a second August disability check due to September's Labor Day holiday.

September Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 17 days. While SSI payments typically go out at the start of every month, September’s payment goes out the last Friday before next month,