It’s almost August, which means recipients are close to receiving their next monthly Social Security benefit. Below, we’ll explain the August payment schedule so you know exactly when your check will arrive. And if you’re still waiting for your July check, find out why it’s not coming and what to do about it.
The date you receive your money will depend on your birth date and the date you started receiving Social Security benefits.
Read on to find out if you’ll get a check this week and how your payment date will be determined. Plus, here’s the maximum Social Security payment you can get each month and how to apply for benefits.
read more: Doing one of these three things could cost you your Social Security benefits
When will my August Social Security check arrive?
Below is the July schedule for when you can expect to receive your Social Security check or SSDI funds.
- August 2: Social Security benefits for people who received Social Security before May 1997.
- August 14th: Social Security benefits for people whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of each month.
- August 21: Social Security benefits for people whose birthdays fall between the 11th and 20th of each month.
- August 28: Social Security benefits for people whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of each month.
How does the Social Security Administration determine your Social Security payment date?
The Social Security Administration usually pays on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month. The day you receive your check depends on your birth date.
- If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, your payment will be sent on the second Wednesday of that month.
- If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month, your payment will be made on the third Wednesday of that month.
- If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month, your payment will be made on the fourth Wednesday of that month.
Payments to SSI recipients are usually made on the first of each month, with some exceptions explained below.
Can I receive my Social Security and SSI payments on the same day?
If you received Social Security benefits before May 1997, or if you receive both Social Security and SSI, your payment schedule is different. Instead of payments being made on Wednesdays, you will receive your Social Security benefits on the 3rd of each month and your SSI benefits on the 1st of each month.
If the 1st or 3rd of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment date will change. For example, because March 3rd fell on a weekend, Social Security beneficiaries received their March payment two days early, on March 1st.
What happens if I don’t receive my Social Security check?
If you don’t receive your check by the dates listed above, or you don’t receive it at all, the Social Security Administration recommends you wait three more days before contacting them. After that, you can speak with a representative at 800-772-1213. SSA Notes Wait times are shorter Wednesday through Friday and weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.
You can also access Receiving Social Security Benefits Online.
