Social Security benefits are paid out on specific dates based on when you filed for benefits and your date of birth
For most people who filed for benefits on or after May 1, 1997, benefits are paid out on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month depending on their birthday
For people who filed for benefits before May 1, 1997, benefits are paid out on the third of the month
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are paid out on the first of the month
The payment schedule for retirement, survivors, and disability benefits is based on the date of birth of the beneficiary
If your payment date falls on a Federal legal holiday, benefits will be paid out on the first day before that is not a Federal legal holiday
Children or spouses who receive benefits based on someone else's work record should receive their payments on the same day as that individual
Social Security benefits will be paid out on the third of the month if you fall into one of the following categories: your state is paying your Medicare premiums, you started receiving benefits prior to May 1, 1997, you live in another country, or you're receiving both Social Security benefits and SSI payments
SSI payments will be made on the Friday before the first if the payment date falls on a weekend
Social Security benefits are paid in the month after the month the payment represents
–The Social Security Administration no longer mails paper checks and payments can be received through direct deposit or the Direct Express Debit Mastercard
– You can check the status of your Social Security benefits and payments online or through the Social Security Administration's mobile app