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Check your bank account soon, as a new wave of Social Security payments is about to be released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to those who qualify. The SSA, responsible for delivering payments to around 70 million beneficiaries, boasts a flawless track record of punctual payments, even during major crises like both World Wars.

SSA’s Record of On-Time Payments

From its founding, the SSA has consistently delivered monthly payments to its beneficiaries. These payments are distributed at different times throughout the month, based on several criteria, primarily which of the three main SSA funds a beneficiary is eligible for: Retirement, Supplementary Security Income (SSI), or Disability. Retirement funds are available to anyone who has contributed towards their retirement, SSI is aimed at those with minimal to no income or assets, and Disability benefits support those who cannot work due to disability.

The bulk of the SSA’s monthly payments are for retirement benefits. To receive these, you must have a substantial work history during which you have contributed to Social Security, with a minimum requirement of ten years of work.

Eligibility for Upcoming Payments

The SSA maintains a strict schedule to ensure timely payments each month, allowing beneficiaries to plan their finances around a consistent payment date. The typical payment schedule is as follows:

• Second Wednesday of the month for birthdays from the 1st to the 10th.
• Third Wednesday of the month for birthdays from the 11th to the 20th.
• Fourth Wednesday of the month for birthdays from the 21st to the 31st.

SSI payments are issued on the first of each month regardless of birthdate. If you receive both SSI and Retirement benefits, your SSI payment arrives on the first, while Retirement benefits follow on the third. The next set of beneficiaries to receive payments will be those born between the first and tenth of any month, with SSI recipients already having received their payments on the third.

Top SSA Payments Approaching

While the average retirement SSA payment is around $2,000, some beneficiaries are eligible for the maximum payment of $5,108. To achieve this maximum payment, beneficiaries must:

• Delay claiming their benefits until age 70
• Have made the maximum contributions to the SSA retirement fund for at least 35 years

Postponing the receipt of benefits until reaching full retirement age or later can significantly increase the monthly payment amount. The exact age for full retirement varies by birth year, as it has been incrementally raised beyond age 65.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace official SSA or IRS publications or advice. Always verify details such as dates and payment amounts directly through SSA.gov, IRS.gov, or consult with a professional at your local SSA office or a tax expert.