SOCIAL SECURITY
Who receives $1,900 from Social Security on February 21?
A new Social Security payment is approaching. These are the beneficiaries who will receive an average check of up to $1,900 on February 21.
A new Social Security payment is on its way. Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes nearly 70 million checks to beneficiaries of its programs, mainly including retired workers or individuals with disabilities. Those who fall under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are also eligible to receive these payments.
Social Security Amounts
It is important to note that the figures included in the title are based on the average payment amount which is published each month by the SSA. The size of one’s check depends on many factors, including how many years they worked and at what salary.
On average, retired individuals receive a monthly payment of $1,907, while couples receive $3,033. For those receiving SSI, the average payment for individuals in 2024 is $943, and for couples, it is $1,415. For those receiving SSDI, individuals receive an average of $1,537, while couples receive $2,720.
Who receives $1,900 from Social Security on February 21?
Considering the average amounts and the payment schedule, the Social Security beneficiaries who will receive an approximate check of $1,900 this Wednesday, February 21, are those with a date of birth between the 11th and the 20th. With this, the only remaining payment for February is:
- Wednesday the 28th: Beneficiaries with a date of birth between the 21st and the 31st
Social Security payment dates
Payments are issued every Wednesday of the month based on the beneficiary’s date of birth. If the beneficiary’s date of birth falls between the 1st and the 10th of the month, they will receive their payment on the second Wednesday of the month. For beneficiaries born between the 11th and the 20th, the payment will be made on the third Wednesday of the month. Those with a date of birth from the 21st to the 31st will receive the payment on the last Wednesday of the month.
However, if a person retired before May 1997 or is an SSI beneficiary, they will receive their payment during the first days of the month, regardless of their date of birth.