For millions of retired, injured, and widowed people in the United States, getting a Social Security check is one of the most comforting things that can happen. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is in charge of retirement and disability benefits. In order for beneficiaries to get these monthly payouts, they must first meet all of their requirements.
The SSA has to send funds to more than 70 million people, so they came up with a way to do it that takes into account each program, the person’s birth date, and the date they claimed their first Social Security payment. Check your bank account today because the federal government will give you a new check for retirement, survivor, and disability insurance (RSDI).
Retirees, survivors, and disabled people will get a new Social Security payment in hours
There is a plan for Social Security payments that says everyone who qualifies for the RSDI program and claimed benefits before May 1997 will get a new payment today. This is because these people are always paid on the third of the month, unless it’s a weekend.
After this payment, people who are still getting benefits will get them every month on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month, based on the day they were born:
- On Wednesday, September 11th: benefits delivered to retirees, survivors, and disabled people who were born between the 1st and the 10th
- On Wednesday, September 18th: benefits delivered to retirees, survivors, and disabled people who were born between the 11th and the 20th
- On Wednesday, September 25th: benefits delivered to retirees, survivors, and disabled people who were born between the 21st and the 31st
How much money will RSDI beneficiaries receive in monthly benefits today?
If you are eligible for the program, it is important to know that beneficiaries will get different amounts of money depending on their full retirement age (FRA), work history, the amount of Social Security they paid into during their working years, and the type of disability they have.
This is especially true for people who are eligible for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Here is a list of all the Social Security payment checks for today, broken down by program so you can learn more about all the different payment amounts:
| Social Security payments | Retirement benefits | Survivors benefits | Disability benefits |
| On average | $1,900 | $1,505 | $1,537 |
| Other payments | Age 62: $2,710
Age 67: $3,822 Age 70: $4,873 |
Individual: $1,773
2 Children: $3,653 |
Blind recipients: $2,590
Maximum payment: $3,822 |
The Social Security Administration figures out the amount of each payment based on the specifics of each beneficiary’s case, even though there are different payment amounts. So, in order to get the most money from Social Security, you will have to meet strict standards.
Talking to a financial counselor or Social Security expert about your finances can help you get through the process and become qualified for the program that best fits your needs. This will increase your chances of being accepted.
Protect your Social Security payment and personal information from data breaches
Recent news stories have shown how important it is to keep personal information, especially Social Security numbers, safe because they can be used fraudulently and lead to identity theft.
Thieves can get loans, credit cards, and new accounts in your name by using the information they get from you. This is very dangerous. If you think your Social Security number has been stolen, you can protect yourself from identity theft in the following ways:
- Go to IdentityTheft.gov to report it and get a plan for getting your information back. IdentityTheft.gov is a one-stop shop run by the Federal Trade Commission, which is the country’s consumer safety agency. You could also call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338).
- File a report online at ic3.gov, which is the address of the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Their job is to get hacking reports, look them over, and send them to law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
- Call the IRS to stop someone else from using your Social Security number to file a tax return and get your refund. You can call 1-800-908-4490 or go to Identity Theft Central.