Millions with birthdays between these dates will receive their Social Security check worth up to $4,873 this week

Every Wednesday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues a new round of payments. The exact date to receive the check will depend on the beneficiary’s day of birth.

Recipients who were born between the 1st and 10th, receive the money on the second Wednesday of the month. Beneficiaries with a date of birth between the 11th and the 20th do so on the third Wednesday and those from the 21st to the 31st do so on the fourth Wednesday. This is the group that will be receiving their payment on 22 May.

It is worth mentioning that workers who retired before May 1997 and SSI beneficiaries do not fall into the previous schedule because they receive their payments during the first days of the month, regardless of their day. of birth.

How much are Social Security payments per month?

Although each payment varies, $4,873 representing the maximum, depending on the situation of each beneficiary, official estimates from the SSA indicate that the average check for a retired worker in 2024 is $1,907 per month for individuals and $3,303 for couples who file their tax returns together.

In the case of people with disabilities, the average payment is $943 per month for individuals and $1,415 for couples who belong to Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) get an approximate check of $1,537 and $2,720 per month for individuals and couples, respectively.

When will the next payments be sent?

Since the 22 May check represents the last payment of the month, below, this is the calendar with the distribution of benefits for May.