The Social Security Administration sends out checks on a monthly basis, with recipients receiving their payments on different days depending on their birthdate and when they began receiving benefits. The schedule for August 2024 payments is as follows: August 2 for those who started receiving benefits before May 1997, August 14 for birthdays between the 1st and 10th of the month, August 21 for birthdays between the 11th and 20th, and August 28 for birthdays between the 21st and 31st. Social Security payments are typically paid out on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, with the remaining two payments distributed on the following two Wednesdays based on birthdate.
For those who began receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 or receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, payments are not determined by birthdate but are instead sent out on the same date each month. Social Security payments are typically sent out on the 3rd of each month, while SSI payments are sent on the 1st of the month. The schedule may change if the 1st or 3rd of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, such as in the case of March and November. The only benefits that are paid on the same schedule are Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance.
If a Social Security check does not arrive when expected, the Social Security Administration advises waiting three additional mailing days before contacting them. If the check still has not arrived, recipients can call the national toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213. The SSA notes that wait times are typically shorter in the morning, later in the week, and later in the month. If contacting the national number proves difficult, individuals can use the office locator on the SSA website to find a local office to reach out to. The article also provides information on the SSI payment schedule and how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance.
In addition to providing information on the August 2024 Social Security payment schedule, the article also offers insights on how the payment date is determined and the dates on which other government benefits are typically distributed. It explains that payment dates for Social Security benefits are based on birthdate, with payments typically starting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and continuing on the following two Wednesdays. For individuals who receive both Social Security and SSI, payments are made on specific dates each month, with exceptions for weekends and holidays. Lastly, the article emphasizes the importance of contacting the SSA if a Social Security check does not arrive as expected and provides tips on how to reach out for assistance.
