Stay on Top of Your Social Security: Important Payment Dates and Extra Benefits for Millions of Americans

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to support their basic needs. It’s essential to know the payment dates to manage finances better.

A report by AARP on December 23, 2022, indicated that the Social Security retirement benefits payment schedule is based on your birth date and payments are made on three Wednesdays each month. The payment date is determined by your birth date: the second Wednesday for 1^st–10^th, the third Wednesday for 11^th–20^th, and the fourth Wednesday for 21^st–31^st.

SSDI recipients generally follow the same schedule, with exceptions depending on when they started claiming benefits. Meanwhile, SSI claimants receive payments on the first of every month, except when holidays affect the schedule.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries can expect to receive two $914 payments within two weeks. The double payments amount to $1,827, with beneficiaries earning $914 on March 1 and 31. The March 31 payment is for April’s benefits, but since the first falls on a weekend, the payment is sent out the day before, as reported by The US Sun on February 18, 2023.

In addition, because of weekends and holidays, two payments go out in June, September, and December. Apart from the federal program, 33 states are sending out their supplemental payments. For instance, New York offers an extra $87 a month for individuals and $104 for couples, while Alabama provides a $120 boost for couples.

SSI and SSDI are essential safety nets for retired and disabled Americans, and knowing the payment dates is vital to making the most of the benefits.