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December 8, 2022 •By Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
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For most months in the year, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients get their SSI payment on the first day of the month. But when the first day of the month falls on the weekend or a Federal holiday, you receive your SSI payment on the last business day before the first day of the month. That means you may get two SSI payments in the same month.
We do this to avoid putting you at a financial disadvantage and make sure that you don’t have to wait beyond the first of the month to get your payment. It does not mean that you are receiving a duplicate payment in the previous month, so you do not need to contact us to report the second payment.
Below is an example of how this will work in January 2023. January 1, 2023 is the Federal holiday of New Year’s Day (it also happens to be a Sunday), so we will not issue your payment on January 1. Since December 31 is a Saturday—and we don’t issue a payment on a weekend—we will issue your SSI payment for the month of January on December 30, 2022. In this example, you get two SSI payments in December.
The first December payment, on December 1, is your regularly scheduled payment for December. The second December payment, on December 30, 2022, is your SSI payment for the month of January. You will not get an SSI payment in January because you received it in December.
On our website, we provide a Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments for the current and upcoming calendar year.
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Comments
Margaret F.
Are we getting a second check this month if so when
Gloria F.
Is there an form to be filled out if I get a second check and where is it because I can’t find it
debora A.
I did not get any xtra money or benefits yet
Mary h.
I did not get this
Mary h.
Am I going to get this
Kelly T.
Hello I am currently on S.S.I and live with my boyfriend. When I applied for the benefits my rent was $1000 but it was increased to $1400 when my lease was renewed. I receive $604 a month and IDK why I am not receiving the full $914 when I am required to pay half the rent and utilities and electric. I have written numerous times and sent copies of the new lease, bill’s etc. showing my obligation to be paying for my half. Why hasn’t anyone responded or adjusted my monthly payment? Please help, Thank You
Ann C.
Hi, Kelly. Thanks for visiting our blog.For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We encourage you to continue to work with yourlocalSocial Security office. You can ask to speak to a supervisor on your next call or visit. We hope this is resolved soon.
William J.
I was looking at The SSI Calendar, and my deposit should of went into my account, and now this is the 28 of May…. Could the Bank be the Reason, I get it Later than SSI Calender shows… I’m born on the 22nd August .
Cheryl M.
I’m on SS.Ive put away for it in my check since age 17.
Why do we have to wait almost 5 weeks until our next check comes.SSDI is distributed differently .Those of us who receive SS have the same situation in regards to it being a financial hardship as do the SSDI receivers .
Thank you for your responce.Olin G.
Just asking, will SSDI receive two checks the month of July, if so, why?
Ann C.
Hi, Olin. Thanks for visiting our blog. When the first day of the month falls on the weekend or a Federal holiday, you receive your SSI payment on the last business daybeforethe first day of the month. That means you may get two SSI payments in the same month.We do this to avoid putting you at a financial disadvantage and make sure that you don’t have to wait beyond the first of the month to get your payment. It doesnotmean that you are receiving a duplicate payment in the previous month, so you do not need to contact us to report the second payment.For pay dates, you may find ourSchedule of Social Security Paymentshelpful.
Melinda
My name is Melinda I’m on ssi I get my benefits on the 3rd. I know on the weekend the 3rd of June. Doesn’t mean I get two checks
Lois A.
I always got my SS on the third Wednesday of the month. My disability
is added in my SS check
Dose that mean That I have to wait another whole week because my BD is the. 25thLois A.
I always got my SS check on the second Wednesday of the month so does that mean I have to wait two more weeks for my SS My disability is added to my SS. My BD is the 25th of the month
Ann C.
Hi, Lois.Our payment schedule has not changed. For most Social Security benefits, payment dates are based on your birthdate. We issue Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments at the beginning of the month. Check out our blog, What Day of the Month Do I Get my Social Security Payment, for more information. For specific questions, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact yourlocalSocial Security office. We hope this helps.
L C.
I just wanted to ask does the SSI recipients get a extra check for June
O G.
They really don’t answer much
Ann C.
Hi. Thanks for visiting our blog. When the first day of the month falls on the weekend or a Federal holiday, you receive your SSI payment on the last business day before the first day of the month. That means you may get two SSI payments in the same month. We do this to avoid putting you at a financial disadvantage and make sure that you don’t have to wait beyond the first of the month to get your payment. It does not mean that you are receiving a duplicate payment in the previous month, so you do not need to contact us to report the second payment. For pay dates, you may find our Schedule of Social Security Payments helpful.
L C.
Hello I have two children that receive SSI payments,died that mean they will receive a extra payment for the month of June
ms h.
I have applied for my ssi on march 2020 and they didnt find me severely disabled til December 2022 and i was approved march 2023 . my payments are scheduled for the 3rd of each month will i receive get back pay or retroactive pay?
Ann C.
Hi, Ms. Holland. Thanks for visiting our blog.For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact yourlocalSocial Security office. We hope this helps.
Paul K.
I’m on SSDI will I get paid next month on the 3rd of 2023.?
Ann C.
Hi, Paul. Thanks for visiting our blog.For most Social Security benefits, payment dates are based on your birthdate. We issue Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments at the beginning of the month. Check out our blog, What Day of the Month Do I Get my Social Security Payment, for more information. For specific questions, you cancan call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact yourlocalSocial Security office. We hope this helps.
Christopher H.
Thanks for the approtunty a chance to be able to add money to my ssi,after going through my mother’s death in the nursing home from Corona 19,loss of my wife do to pancreatic cancer plus my major health issues.
Monismith L.
Please my last month SSI pay was suspended and I didn’t receive my SSI payment last month due to the wrong address and bank information I put in ,but I’ve corrected the error in it , please can I receive the previous payment all together with the current payment?
Ann C.
Hi, Monismith. We are sorry to hear about your situation.For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We encourage you to continue to work withyourlocalSocial Security office. We hope this is resolved soon.
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