Social Security has a double payment scheduled to be mailed on the 1st of April to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries and retired workers who applied for benefits before May 1997. Monthly checks worth $943 will arrive for individual SSI recipients and $4,873 for eligible retired workers.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a yearly schedule so all beneficiaries can be aware of confirmed payments throughout the year. However, sometimes this schedule could be confusing for many beneficiaries as there are different payments according to each Social Security benefit program, and the delivery method is based on the beneficiary’s birth date. Therefore, beneficiaries need to keep up to date with the Social Security Benefit Payments schedule to plan their financial budget and cover all their essential daily expenses.
How does the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) schedule work?
Unlike the retirement program, SSI benefits are not distributed based on the beneficiary’s birth date but rather on the first of each month. But sometimes there could be some exceptions, as if the 1st falls on a weekend, payments will be made on the Friday preceding the 1st.
Additionally, the SSI program’s eligibility is determined by filing category, with three options: individual, joint, or essential person. Individual beneficiaries can receive up to $943, couples up to $1,415, and people who live with an “essential person” can receive an additional $472 per month. The “essential person” category is a term reserved only for SSI beneficiaries.
Confirmed Social Security payment schedule for April
The following table exhibits the Social Security payment schedule for April based on the financial assistance program and birthday range. If your Social Security payment has not arrived on the scheduled date, please wait at least 3 mailing days before contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Social Security Financial Programs | Arrival date | Payment date |
SSI benefits | April 1st (Monday) | Payment always falls on the first of each month. |
Retirement benefits (Retirees who applied before May 1997) | April 3rd (Wednesday) | Payment is sent on the third of each month. |
Retirement and SSDI benefits | 2nd Wednesday (April 10th)
3rd Wednesday (April 17th) 4th Wednesday (April 24th) |
Day of birth: 1st – 10th.
Day of birth: 11th – 20th. Day of birth: 21st – 31st. |
Programs to get more help while on SSI
Generally speaking, SSI recipients are eligible for both state and federal benefits, such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Medicaid helps with medical and hospital expenses, while SNAP assists with food costs. Your SSI benefit will not be impacted by assistance from these programs. Additional assistance programs offered by your state may include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and rent refunds.
Furthermore, you can also use an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account to save money for disability-related expenses if you were younger than 26 when you became disabled. An ABLE account’s first $100,000 is not deducted from your SSI resource cap.
Working while receiving SSI benefits
If you are interested in knowing more about how working will impact your Social Security benefits, the free online webinar hosted by Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) might be a good opportunity to understand all the opportunities you have. WISE webinars are web-based gatherings for individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits between the ages of 18 and 64.
In this webinar, individuals will discover how the Ticket to Work can help them make the shift to financial independence by offering the necessary support. Wise webinars are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month. To register for the Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE), please access the official website and follow the next steps.