April Social Security Check: Depending on your birthday and when you started receiving Social Security benefits, your April check could arrive in your bank account this week if you haven’t received it yet (here’s why it could be late). If you’re unsure, we’ll let you know when your check will arrive.
Learn how your payment date is determined, as well as how much Social Security money you can receive each month and how to apply.
Here is when you should receive your Social Security or SSI check in April.
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Social Security pays on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month, depending on your birthday.
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Wait three additional mailing days before contacting the Social Security Administration if your check doesn’t arrive by the above date.
A representative can be reached at 800-772-1213. (The SSA notes that wait times on weekdays are shorter between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.).
There will be two SSI payments in May 2024. Normally, the June 2024 payment would be sent on June 1, but since June 1 is a weekend, it will be sent on May 31.
SSI recipients will receive two payments in May 2024 and none in June 2024. This pattern will also occur in August and November 2024.
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