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The Social Security istration (SSA) is preparing a new round of payments to be made on Wednesday, May 28, aimed at millions of beneficiaries who depend on this monthly income for their livelihood. This deposit is part of the scheduled payments for retirees, people with disabilities and survivors.
The distribution system for Social Security payments is not uniform for all beneficiaries. The exact date varies according to the date of birth. Those born between the 21st and 31st of any month are the ones scheduled to receive their payment in this next round. This is part of the SSA's strategy to avoid overloading its system and ensure that funds are delivered in an orderly and timely manner.
In May, the first two rounds of payments have already been made: the first for those who started receiving benefits before 1997 and the second for those born between the 1st and 20th. This month, payments are divided into three Wednesdays:
May 14: For those born between the 1st and 10th of the month.
May 21: For those born between the 11th and 20th.
May 28: For those born from the 21st to the 31st.
What to do if your SSA payment does not arrive
The SSA indicates that, in the event that a deposit is not reflected on the expected date, beneficiaries should wait at least three business days before ing the agency. However, with 99% of payments made electronically, delays are very uncommon.
In addition to traditional Social Security, the agency also manages the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which focuses on people who are elderly, blind or severely disabled and have limited income. This benefit is normally paid on the first of the month, but in May there will be an exception.
Since June 1 falls on a Sunday, the payment for that month will be brought forward to Thursday, May 30. Thus, SSI recipients will receive two checks in May: one already delivered on the 1st, and the next at the end of the month.
Currently, nearly 7.4 million people receive SSI in the United States. Half of them also receive regular Social Security benefits. Amounts vary depending on retirement age and income earned during working life, with monthly payments ranging from $2,831 to $5,108, depending on when retirement was claimed.