As confirmed by the Social Security Administration, this month will bring a change to how retirees get their normal Social Security payments. Some will not get their usual payments. This is the government organization that gives monthly benefits to retirees, survivors, disabled people, and SSI recipients.
Each month, there are five rounds of payments. The five sets of payouts are usually made on the first and third days of the month for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), retirees, and disabled people.
Based on their birth dates, people who claimed benefits under the retirement, survivor, and disability insurance (RSDI) program after May 1997 will get their payments every second, third, and fourth Wednesday after these payments are made.
Social Security payment change confirmed for beneficiaries in September
The SSA has to pay benefits to more than 70 million people, so they made a Social Security payment plan so that people who get benefits can see when their payments are due for the year. This month’s plan is important to keep in mind because some days may be different because of holidays or weekends.
For example, SSI recipients won’t get their normal payments on September 1 because it was a Sunday, which is a weekend day. Because of this, the Social Security Administration moved the payment date to August 30, the previous work day. Please read the following to get a better idea of how the SSA plans monthly benefits:
- On the third day (September 3rd), this payment is exclusively for those RSDI beneficiaries who claimed benefits before May 1997, regardless of their birth date.
- On the second Wednesday (September 11th), this payment is available for beneficiaries whose birth dates fall between the 1st and the 10th.
- On the third Wednesday (September 18th), this payment is available for beneficiaries whose birth dates fall between the 11th and the 20th.
- On the fourth Wednesday (September 25th), this payment is available for beneficiaries whose birth dates fall between the 21st and the 31st.
It’s important to remember that these payment times are not set in stone. If they happen to fall on a holiday or weekend, they may change. The federal body always moves payment dates to the next business day so that beneficiaries are not put in danger.
If your Social Security checks don’t arrive on time, remember to wait at least three sending days before calling SSA customer service.
Social Security payment amounts that are available for all beneficiaries
The amount of money each Social Security beneficiary gets each month depends on a number of things, such as their full retirement age, their work history, the amount of Social Security taxes they paid while working, and the type of disability they have.
This is especially true for beneficiaries of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. All of this year’s Social Security checks are shown below, broken down by program so that you can learn more about all of the different payment amounts:
| Social Security payments | Retirement benefits | Survivors benefits | Disability benefits | SSI benefits |
| On average | $1,900 | $1,505 | $1,537 | $698 |
| Other payments | Age 62: $2,710
Age 67: $3,822 Age 70: $4,873 |
Individual: $1,773
2 Children: $3,653 |
Blind recipients: $2,590
Maximum payment: $3,822 |
Individuals: $943
Couples: $1,415 Essential person: $472 |
How can beneficiaries make sure to receive their Social Security payments on time?
The fastest and safest way to get your Social Security check is through direct pay. You don’t have to wait for the money to arrive in the mail when you choose this choice. It is sent straight to your bank account.
If you need more information or have any questions, the SSA usually says you should call the Social Security Administration right away. They can give you personalized help and answer any questions you may have.
Don’t forget that these changes to the payment plan are only temporary and will only last until September. You should keep looking at the official calendar from the Social Security Administration to see when your next payment is due.