Social Security Disability benefits are typically paid on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month based on the recipient’s date of birth. If you receive benefits based on someone else’s work record, your payment date will match that person’s date of birth. These payments help eligible workers cover monthly expenses and are deposited directly into their bank accounts.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) adopted a graduated payment schedule in May 1997 that spreads payments throughout the month, depending on the beneficiary’s date of birth.
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2nd Wednesday: Payment is made to those born between the 1st and 10th. 3rd Wednesday: Payment is made to those born between the 11th and 20th. 4th Wednesday: Payment is made to those born between the 21st and 31st. Those who started receiving benefits before May 1997 will be paid on the 3rd of each month.
Payment date August 2024
August 1st: SSI payments for August. August 2nd: Social Security payments under the same terms as July 3rd. August 14th: Payments for birthdays from the 1st to the 10th. August 21st: Payments for birthdays from the 11th to the 20th. August 28th: Payments for birthdays from the 21st to the 31st.
What to do if a payment is late or missed
Social Security payments are primarily paid electronically through direct deposit into your bank account or Direct Express Debit Mastercard. If your payment is late, first contact your bank to see if there’s a delay on their end. If there are no issues with your bank, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or your local Social Security office for assistance.
Those who are still receiving paper checks are advised to wait three business days from the check’s normal arrival date before taking any action. If you don’t receive your check within this time frame, contact the SSA to request a review and reissue of the missing payment.
Understanding the payment schedule and knowing the proper steps to take if an issue arises can help you receive your benefits without unnecessary delays. If you have more questions, you can use a tool like our free Social Security calculator to estimate your benefits and plan accordingly.