Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends payments to millions of beneficiaries through its Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
These payments are scheduled in five rounds each month, though the dates may shift if they coincide with weekends or federal holidays. Below is a comprehensive overview of how these payments are organized and the specific dates for August and September.
Monthly Scheduling of Social Security Payments
The SSA manages programs designed to support retired workers, survivors, disabled individuals, and SSI recipients in the United States. Payment schedules are arranged based on the specific Social Security program and, sometimes, the beneficiaries’ birth dates. Here’s a breakdown of the typical schedule:
- SSI Payments: Sent on the first day of each month.
- OASDI Payments (pre-May 1997 beneficiaries): Disbursed on the third day of the month.
- OASDI Payments (post-May 1997 beneficiaries): Distributed as follows:
- Second Wednesday: Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th.
- Third Wednesday: Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th.
- Fourth Wednesday: Beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st.
Payment Adjustments for Weekends and Holidays
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If a scheduled payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, the SSA reschedules it to the preceding business day. Beneficiaries should wait at least three mailing days past the expected date before contacting SSA customer service if payments do not arrive as scheduled.
Changes in Social Security Payments for August and September
In August and September, there are slight modifications to the regular schedule due to certain dates falling on weekends. Here’s a summary of the changes:
- August 2nd: OASDI beneficiaries who claimed benefits before May 1997 will receive their payment on this day, as the 3rd falls on a Saturday.
- August 30th: SSI recipients will receive an additional payment because September 1st, their usual payment date, falls on a Saturday. Consequently, there will be six payment rounds in August, with only four in September.
Confirmed Social Security Payment Dates for August
Here are the scheduled payment dates for August 2024:
| Program | Payment Date | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | August 1st | SSI recipients |
| Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) | August 2nd | Beneficiaries who claimed before May 1997 |
| OASDI | August 14th | Born between 1st and 10th |
| OASDI | August 21st | Born between 11th and 20th |
| OASDI | August 28th | Born between 21st and 31st |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | August 30th | SSI recipients (additional payment due to September 1st being a Saturday) |
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Note: These adjustments ensure that beneficiaries receive their payments promptly, even when regular dates coincide with weekends or holidays.
FAQs:
Why did my payment date change this month?
Payment dates may change if the scheduled date falls on a weekend or a federal holiday. The SSA reschedules these payments to the preceding business day.
What should I do if I don’t receive my payment on the expected date?
Wait at least three mailing days before contacting the SSA’s customer service to account for any potential delays.
Will there be changes to my payment amount due to these schedule adjustments?
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No, the payment amount remains the same despite any changes in the schedule.