This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a round of payments totaling up to $5,108 per user, which corresponds to April payments. These aren’t just any payments; they’re retirement, survivor, and disability benefits that beneficiaries get monthly.
Specifically, and in accordance with the Social Security Administration’s timetable, checks will be issued on Wednesday to people born between the 11th and 20th of any month. Furthermore, individuals born between the 1st and 10th have already received their benefits (which are paid on the first Wednesday of each month), as have those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is paid on the first day of the month.
However, not everyone understands how much they are entitled to or what to do if the money does not arrive. Even more surprising, new changes in phone protocols go into force this month, so we’re here to shed some light and clear up any confusion. We’ll explain everything below.
What should I know?
Specifically, the SSA establishes a schedule at the start of the year that it adheres to throughout the year, and it includes the monthly payment distribution. For example, SSI (which provides financial support to elderly or disabled people with very limited income and resources) is issued on the 1st of each month, and the following Wednesdays are used for retirement payments, divided into three turns: the first Wednesday of each month is for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month, the second Wednesday is for those born between the 11th and 20th of any month, and the third Wednesday is for those born in
How much money can you get this month?
The maximum retirement pension amount is directly related to the age at which you opt to retire. If you do it at the full retirement age of 67, you could collect up to $4,018 every month. If you retire at the age of 62, the payment is reduced to $2,831, and if you delay retirement until age 70, the maximum increases to $5,108 per month, the highest payment contemplated by the SSA for those who take the initiative.
The monthly limit for persons receiving SSI in 2025 is $967 per person or $1,450 per couple, while the actual amount may vary based on income or household situation.
When are April’s paychecks due?
As previously stated, this week’s payout applies to anyone born between the 11th and 20th of any month. If you’ve been collecting for a while, the money should be in your account this week.
With this payment, there will only be one payment day left this April: the next April 23rd will be for individuals born between the 21st and 31st.
What if I don’t receive my payment?
The Social Security Administration reminds recipients that if they have not received their payment, they must wait three working days before contacting the office. Weekends and holidays are not considered business days, and payments are typically advanced to avoid significant delays, as the Administration is well aware that millions of recipients rely primarily on these payments.
Are there any changes?
Yes, a major new development will take effect on Monday, April 14. After receiving numerous critiques for declaring that processes could no longer be completed over the phone, the SSA has decided to reverse that decision and will allow them to continue as before, only now they will verify the applicant’s identification in a more secure fashion.
The temporary commissioner, Leland Dudek, noted that the update aims to make the procedures more accessible and secure while also preventing fraud.
