Overdue payments? Here are the steps the Social Security Administration recommends to get what you owe – before it’s too late

Posted by Carens January 7, 2025
Overdue payments Here are the steps the Social Security Administration recommends to get what you owe – before it’s too late

Have you ever been waiting for a Social Security check for days and it didn’t arrive? In millions of households, Social Security (SSA) is the primary and sole source of income.

Retirees rely solely on Social Security for their benefits, so when payments are delayed or inconsistent, we become extremely concerned.

What’s happened to our money? Here we will teach you what to do when your money is delayed, and most importantly, what you must do to reclaim your money and avoid difficulties.

Why are your payments delayed?

There are several reasons why your payment may not have reached its destination (your wallet) and some are much more common than you think:

  1. Problems with your bank: your bank may have withheld the funds because you have irregularities in your account or possible verifications that you have not yet performed.
  2. Social Security may have outdated information about you, which could result in payments being delayed (or never arriving at all)
  3. If you no longer qualify for the benefit you are applying for, Social Security will most likely take that benefit away

How do I make a claim?

The first thing to make a claim is to find out what is wrong with your application. Once we have found what is wrong with our payment, we can proceed to claim the payment

  1. Talk to your bank. As we previously stated, it is most likely a bank issue, thus the first thing you should do is check to see whether your bank is withholding your funds. You must ensure that your bank account is free of anomalies, has no outstanding obligations, and that your bank details are up to date. If this process is complete, you can go to the next stage.
  2. It is time to contact the Social Security Administration; you can do so in person at a local office or by phone; remember to bring your Social Security number, any documents proving your eligibility for the payment (such as bank account statements), and any notification you have received from this entity. They will investigate the problem and provide you with a solution!
Overdue payments? Here are the steps the Social Security Administration recommends to get what you owe – before it’s too late
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And for the future, can I avoid delays?

Of course! There is nothing worse than waiting for something that never arrives, so here are some tips you can follow to avoid future delays:

  1. Make sure Social Security has your updated information, including addresses and bank details. If you change banks, notify them immediately so they can deposit your payments into the new account.
  2. Social Security payments have specific dates. Familiarize yourself with the schedule so you know when to expect your benefits. Remember that regular payments and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) do not always arrive on the same day.
  3. Check your bank account regularly to make sure everything is in order. If there are changes to your account or other payments, notify Social Security as soon as possible.

And remember not to wait too long when payments start to be delayed, the sooner you notify us, the sooner we can offer you a solution!

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