“SSI and Retiree Social Security Payments: What to Know About This Week’s Back-to-Back Distribution”

This week, millions of people who receive benefits from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) programs will receive new Social Security payments. This money covers essential expenses such as housing, food, health care, transportation, and entertainment.

Especially for senior citizens, for whom these payments are their only source of income or who have limited income, it is very important that they have enough money to meet their monthly expenses. If you qualify for Retirement and Supplemental Security Income benefits, learn about two payment plans this week.

Recipients

The SSA makes five rounds of payments every month to eligible beneficiaries. In actuality, more than 67 million beneficiaries receive payments every month from the SSA. These involve senior citizens, disabled persons, and low-income families who depend on these funds. If individuals understand the payment plans, it would definitely help them in managing their finances better.

SSI Benefits

Supplemental Security Income benefits are always paid on the first day of the month, unless that day falls on a weekend or federal holiday. In such cases, payment is rescheduled on the first working day. Here are the dates of upcoming SSI payments:

Month	Payment Date	Day
August	August 1st	Thursday
September	August 30th	Friday
October	October 1st	Tuesday
November	November 1st	Friday
December	November 29th	Friday

Retirement Benefits

The SSA divides retired workers into two groups: those who received benefits before May 1997 and those who received benefits after. The first group always gets paid on the 3rd of the month. The second group gets paid based on their birthday:

3rd of the month:

Those who received retirement benefits before 1997.

Second Wednesday:

Those who received retirement benefits after 1997 and were born between 1st and 10th.

Third Wednesday:

Those who received retirement benefits after 1997 and were born between 11th and 20th.

Fourth Wednesday:

Those who received retirement benefits after 1997 and were born between 21st and 31st.

Next week, the SSA will send the final payment for the month on July 31 to retirees born between the 21st and 31st. The day after, SSI recipients will receive their payments on August 1. If your monthly check does not arrive on the scheduled date, wait at least three mailing days before contacting SSA customer service.

Payment Amounts

Next week, SSI recipients will receive an average of $698, while retirees could receive up to $1,900. The amount of the payment may vary depending on the claim category, full retirement age, work history, and Social Security contributions. Here are some details of the payment amount:

Payment Type	Average Amount	Other Payment Amounts
Retirement Benefits	$1,900	Age 62: $2,710
		Age 67: $3,822
		Age 70: $4,873
SSI Benefits	$698	Individuals: $943
		Couples: $1,415
		Essential person: $472

Knowing these amounts can help beneficiaries plan their monthly budget and ensure they have enough money to cover essential expenses.

Finally, upcoming Social Security payments are a lifeline for millions of Americans. Knowing the payment plan and amount can help beneficiaries manage their finances effectively. If you’re waiting to be paid, keep an eye on the schedule and know what to do in case of any delays.

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