By The Opinion
Thousands of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States have had to wait longer than standard for their May payment. That’s over. The first retirees and disabled will receive it on May 13. Additionally, some deposits could exceed $2,000 per month, depending on the type of benefit they receive and their work history.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will begin the next round of payments corresponding to the May 2026 calendar. On this occasion, The deposit on Wednesday, May 13 will be directed to a specific group of beneficiaries who meet certain dates of birth established by the federal agency.
According to the official SSA calendar, People born between the 1st and the 10th of any month will receive their money that day. This rule applies to retirees, disability beneficiaries and survivors who are part of the Social Security system.
For those who receive benefits using someone else’s work historylike some spouses or widowers, the SSA takes into account the date of birth of the main worker and not that of the beneficiary.
Currently, more than 71 million people receive monthly Social Security payments in the United States. Most get their money during the second, third or fourth Wednesday of each monthaccording to your date of birth.
The May payment schedule It was divided as follows:
- People born from 1 to 10: Wednesday May 13.
- People born from 11 to 20: Wednesday May 20.
- People born from 21 to 31: Wednesday May 27.
Among those who will receive the deposit on May 13, retired workers stand out, since they are the group with the highest monthly average. According to official SSA figures, The average payment for retirees reaches $2,081.16 dollars per month.
This means that Many retirees who meet the established date of birth could receive more than $2,000 in this round of payments. However, the exact amount depends on factors such as years worked, salary accumulated during working life, and the age at which they requested retirement.
On the other hand, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries receive a monthly average of $1,634.70 dollars. Meanwhile, those collecting survivor benefits get about $1,625.56 a month.
Not all beneficiaries wait until the second Wednesday of the month to collect. Some people have already received their money since May 1 due to adjustments in the federal calendar. Among them are those who began receiving Social Security before May 1997. Normally, this group gets paid on the 3rd of each month, but since May 3rd fell on a Sunday, the SSA advanced the deposit to Friday, May 1.
The same situation occurred with those who simultaneously receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).. This program is intended for people with low income and limited resources. Under normal conditions, dual beneficiaries receive SSI on day 1 and Social Security on day 3. However, due to the weekend, Both payments were sent on the same Friday, May 1.
The Administration recalled that There are different ways to receive monthly benefits. The most used option is direct deposit to bank accounts, which can be updated using the “my Social Security” digital tool. Despite Paper checks have stopped being issued since last year, there are people who can meet certain characteristics for the government to make a valid exception.
Additionally, beneficiaries can use the Inform Categorical card, a debit card designed for federal payments. Interested persons can request information by calling 1-800-333-1795, 1-800-772-1213 or going directly to a Social Security office.
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