Due to a system glitch, some Americans might receive two Social Security payments this August. It’s a rare occurrence, so you might call it a “wonky” month.
Typically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues one payment each week, with checks delivered on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which support disabled individuals and low-income older Americans, are made on the first of the month unless it falls on a holiday or weekend.
So, since Sept. 1 falls on a Sunday, SSI recipients are set to get two payments this month, as the first check came on Aug. 1 and the second check will arrive on Friday, Aug. 30, according to the Social Security Administration.
This August, SSI recipients will receive two payments. Since Sept. 1 is a Sunday, the first check was issued on Aug. 1, and the second will arrive on Friday, Aug. 30.
Important Notes:
- No Extra Funds: These back-to-back payments don’t mean extra money for retirees. It simply means an early payment for September.
- No Missing Funds: Retirees are not missing out on September payments; it’s just an adjustment to the schedule.
Much like those who are in store for a three-payday in August, SSI will get the full income they’re expected to by the end of the year. It’s just a bit out of order in August and September.
This unusual timing is expected to occur again in November, according to the Social Security Administration’s payment schedule.
Upcoming Schedule Oddities:
- November: SSI recipients will get both November and December’s payments within a 30-day span.
- 2025: Payments will be even more irregular. January, February, and March will have benefits issued out of their usual order due to holidays and weekends, with no payments in March.
Approximately 7.4 million Americans receive SSI benefits, as reported by Fox News.
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