Overview

• SSI recipients can receive up to $967 for individuals, $1,450 for couples and $484 for caregivers, with September checks issued on Aug. 29.
• Retirement benefits for August will be distributed on Aug. 13 for birth dates 1–10, Aug. 20 for dates 11–20 and Aug. 27 for dates 21–31.
• No Social Security payments are scheduled this week because the usual second-Wednesday wave falls in the third week of August.
• January’s 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment raised SSI payments this year to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
• The SSA advises beneficiaries to wait three business days after a missed payment date before contacting the agency.