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People on SSI Get 2 Checks Monthly
Why are people on SSI now getting 2 checks each month?
Until recently, people on SSI in Massachusetts received only one SSI check with the federal and state payment combined. But as of April 1st, the federal SSI payment and the Massachusetts state supplement payment will come separately. If you direct deposit your SSI, your bank will get two deposits each month. Read more.
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Staff members of Old Colony Elder Services, Primma-Latise Murry (left) and Susan Willis (right), with the Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick.
The Governor visited Caffrey Towers in Brockton on February 16, 2012 in celebration of Black History Month.