April’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 20 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed in just under three weeks on April 1.

In April, the Social Security Administration begins increasing monthly benefit payments to more than 3.2 million people affected by the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. "The impact could be huge," said George Pikounis, financial advisor at Burns Estate Planning in Tallahassee, Florida, in an email.

If you are among those expecting your social security payment, understanding eligibility requirements and payment amounts can help you plan accordingly.