May’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries on May 1.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security payments to meet their basic needs. This May, a new deposit of up to $1,450 is set to provide much-needed relief to eligible recipients. However, not everyone qualifies for this benefit.

Those that receive Social Security benefits in addition to Supplemental Security Income will get three payments in May. Here's why.