Supplemental Security Income payments went out in the beginning of August, but recipients are getting another check this week. The payment schedule can change month to month depending on what day a month starts on. Below, we’ll lay out the payment schedule and explain why two checks are being sent this month, and what that means for September. Also, if you didn’t know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.
Supplemental Security Income is a program run by the Social Security Administration. It benefits qualifying recipients with limited income and resources, and people with qualifying disabilities. Children who are blind or with disabilities may also qualify for SSI.
If you just started receiving benefits or you’re about to apply to SSI, we’ll break down the payment schedule for the rest of the year so you won’t have to guess when to expect your next check. For more, don’t miss how to apply for Social Security benefits and four ways you could actually lose your benefits.
SSI payment schedule
Here’s when you can expect to receive your SSI payments for the rest of the year. Thursday, Aug. 1.
- Friday, Aug. 30 (for September)
- Tuesday, Oct. 1
- Friday, Nov. 1
- Friday, Nov. 29 (for December)
Sept. 1, 2024, is on a Sunday, so SSI recipients will be receiving their payments for that month early, on Aug. 30. This is also set to happen in November of this year.
If I get other Social Security benefits, will I get those early, too?
No. For the most part, each Social Security benefit has a straightforward schedule, with only a couple of instances where it can waver from the typical timetable. For your reference, August’s Social Security payment schedule is below.
| If you’ve received Social Security before May 1997 | Aug. 2 |
|---|---|
| If your birthday falls between day 1 and 10 of the month | Aug. 14 |
| If your birthday falls between day 11 and 20 of the month | Aug. 21 |
| If your birthday falls between day 21 and 31 of the month | Aug. 28 |
For more, check out the Social Security payment schedule and how to estimate your Social Security payments with this free online tool.