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Social Security Payment Schedule for August
This article outlines the payment schedule for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for August. It explains the specific criteria used to determine payment dates and provides instructions for recipients who do not receive their funds on time.
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Millions of Social Security and recipients rely on these specific dates to manage their monthly household budgets and financial obligations.
Key Facts
- SSI payments for August will be issued on Friday, July 31, because August 1 falls on a Saturday.
- SSI payments are typically issued on the 1st of the month, unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case they are issued on the previous weekday.
- RSDI beneficiaries who filed claims after May 1, 1997, are assigned payment dates on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month based on their birth date.
- Beneficiaries who received benefits before May 1997 follow a separate, specific payment schedule.
- Recipients who do not receive electronic payments on the scheduled date are advised to contact their bank or financial institution first.
- Missing, late, or stolen payments can be reported to the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778.
- The Social Security Administration states they will review cases of missing payments and issue replacements if the payment is determined to be due.