Arizona bum left elderly mother to die in deplorable conditions, while sexting, pocketing her Social Security checks: docs

A nurse broke down crying while describing the conditions the 84-year-old woman was left in, calling it “the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” according to court documents.

More than 70 million people receive benefits from Social Security.

Social Security payments are going out this week. Check September 2026 payment dates, SSI checks, benefit amounts and the latest 2027 COLA estimates.

What is the SSDI payment schedule for September 2026? Dates for next month's benefits  MARCA

This week, SSI and certain retirement, survivor, and spousal benefit recipients will receive their September payment.

The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in two days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous month…