Millions of Social Security recipients will receive their April checks in three days. Beneficiaries born between the 21st and the 31st of their respective birth month will receive their regular monthly check from the Social Security Administration on April 23. The monthly payment schedule for regular Social Security checks occurs in three waves, all on Wednesdays or the Tuesday before a federal holiday.
The distribution of payments is divided by the days of the month a recipient was born. The April 23 payment represents the third wave. The first wave of payments was sent out on April 9 to those born between the 1st and 10th of the month, while the second wave of checks was sent out on April 16 to those born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
April Social Security checks distribution
Social Security payments are based on a retiree’s earnings throughout their life, with the amount of each check depending on the age at which they retire. Citizens are eligible for Social Security starting at 62 years old, but they can earn more by delaying their retirement.
Those who retire at age 67 receive a maximum check of $4,018, while those who retire at age 62 get up to $2,831. Those who delay retirement until age 70 can receive the largest monthly payment of $5,108. These monthly Social Security payments differ from other checks given out by the SSA, such as disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which are sent out on a different schedule.
SSI payments are sent to recipients at the beginning of each month, specifically for those with debilitating disabilities that may affect their income.
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