The Social Security Administration (SSA) generates millions of Social Security payments to retirees and people with disabilities across the country so they can have enough money to cover their living expenses and keep up with inflation. To be eligible for these Social Security payments, retirees, and people with disabilities must first meet some requirements, such as reaching full retirement age, demonstrating sufficient work history, contributing to the system while working, and providing proof particularly for those seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
To provide extra payments to more than 71 million Americans, the SSA created an official payment schedule so that all beneficiaries were insured and received their benefits on time. According to this schedule, retirees and disabled people will receive a new paycheck this week.
Retirees who do not qualify to receive Social Security retirement benefits on September 3 may be receiving their money as of September 11. This will be possible for those people who do not receive SSI and received benefits after April 30, 1997. Certain retirees could receive up to $4,873 on September 11, 2024. Here’s some important information about how to achieve the highest Social Security benefit payments in 2024.
September 11 – Social Security Payday for Qualifying Recipients
The SSA will begin delivering the next round of payments that corresponds to Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Retirees who do not qualify for the September 3 payment and meet the birthday requirement will receive the money in their bank accounts.
Yes, it is completely necessary to have been born before September 11th to be able to receive the payment on September 11th. Those who were born after the 10th, but before the 21st, will receive their checks a week later. That’s September 18. The last payment of the retirement benefit will be sent on September 25. This will be for those people who have a birthday between the 21st and 31st, no matter what year or month you were born.
Social Security payment amounts as of September 2024
- Maximum payment amounts range from $2,710 to $4,873.
- Maximum payment for retirees who filed at full retirement age: $3,822.
- Maximum payment for retirees who filed their return at age 62: $2,710.
- Maximum payment for retirees who filed their return at age 70: $4,873.
Don’t forget that many recipients are highly unlikely to get such a large Social Security check or direct deposit. These beneficiaries must have worked for at least 35 years and have earned the contribution and benefit base throughout all those years, and have had jobs that paid sufficient taxes to the SSA.
The next possibility is to be paid below average. Social Security reported last August that average retirement payments amount to $1,919. If you earn much less than the average payment, you may be better off applying for SSI. SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. This federal payment is sent on the first of each month, in this particular case, the next one will be issued on October 1, 2024. It can provide beneficiaries with a check for up to $943.
What day will I receive my Social Security check in September?
- SSI benefits has been a beneficiary of Social Security before May 1997, September 3.
- If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month, September 11th.
- If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month, September 18th.
- If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month, September 25th.