The first round of Social Security payments was disbursed this week for the month of August, but there's more to come. Roughly 65 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, so the Social Security Administration sends out its monthly checks in four batches to manage the massive amount of mailing necessary. The next payment will be sent out next week.
Due to the soaring inflation we've seen over the past year, Social Security benefits could soon see their largest increase in 40 years. You should receive a letter in December informing you of your benefit rate for the next year. You can also access your benefits online on the Social Security Administration's website.
See below to find out when you'll get your next Social Security check and how your payment date is determined. For more, here's how to replace your Social Security card and how to know when it's safe to share your Social Security number. Also, here's what you need to know about changing your Social Security number. And here are the states looking at expanding child tax credits.
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How are Social Security payment dates determined?
The Social Security Administration sends out payments on three different Wednesdays of each month -- the second, third and fourth Wednesday. The Wednesday you'll get your money all depends on your birth date. We'll break it down.
- If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, your payment will be sent out on the second Wednesday of the month.
- If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of the month, your payment will be sent out on the third Wednesday of the month.
- If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of the month, your payment will be sent out on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
See the August schedule below.
Your payment date depends on your birthday and when you started receiving benefits.
Sarah Tew/CNETWhat if I receive both Social Security and SSI?
If you received Social Security benefits before May 1997, or if you receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, the payment schedule is different. Instead, you'll receive your Social Security payment on the third day of each month and your SSI on the first day of each month.
However, those payment dates change if the 1st or 3rd of the month falls on a weekend. For instance, April 3 fell on a Sunday this year so you would've received your Social Security payment two days early, on April 1.
When will I get my August Social Security check?
Here's the August schedule (PDF) for when you could get your Social Security check and/or SSI money.
- August 1: Payment for those who receive SSI.
- August 3: Social Security payment for those who receive both SSI and Social Security, or have received Social Security since before May 1997.
- August 10: Social Security payment for those with birthdays falling between the first and 10th of any given month.
- August 17: Social Security payment for those with birthdays falling between the 11th and 20th of any given month.
- August 24: Social Security payment for those with birthdays falling between the 21st and 31st of any given month.
Note that July 27 was the final payment date for June.
What if I don't receive my check on the expected date?
If your check doesn't arrive on the date listed above based on your birth date or other circumstances, the Social Security Administration says to wait three additional mailing days before calling. If you still haven't received it, you can then call 800-772-1213 to speak with a representative.
The SSA notes that wait times to speak with a representative are shorter Wednesday through Friday and later in the day (between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time).
While you wait, you can also access your Social Security benefits online by visiting ssa.gov/myaccount.
We'll update this story each month as the payment dates change.
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