August 2024 Social Security Payment Schedule: $0 Increase, No $600 Bonus, and SSI Changes Revealed

In August 2024, Social Security payments will follow a revised schedule, SSI recipients will get two payments due to a September 1 payment being moved to August 30 and despite false rumors of a $600 benefit increase and the SSA confirms no such increase has been approved.

Social Security Payment Schedule and Benefits for August 2024

In August 2024, Social Security payments will be on a new schedule. Payments for birthdays from the 1st to 10th will be on August 14 and those from the 11th to 20th on August 21 and birthdays from the 21st to 31st will be on August 28. SSI recipients will get two payments in August due to the September 1 payment being moved to August 30. No SSI payments will be made in September.

There’s a false rumor about a $600 increase in Social Security benefits for August 2024. This claim is untrue and the SSA has not approved any such increase. This misinformation is a scam to steal personal information.

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Fake Social Security Claims Circulating Online

According to the report of Marca, SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley and Inspector General Gail S. Ennis have warned about these fake claims. Real changes, like Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) are announced in October and start in January not through mid-year payments. For accurate info, visit the SSA’s website or contact them directly.

Despite the August payment date changes, there is no $600 benefit increase. The SSA confirms this claim is false. Beneficiaries should rely on official SSA updates and check their website for correct information.

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