The Social Security Administration (SSA) is gearing up to send out millions of payments to its beneficiaries, with a significant group of them expecting to receive their funds tomorrow, August 13, 2025.
These payments are vital for many Americans, and the SSA has a well-established and strict schedule that ensures beneficiaries know exactly when they will receive their payments. Here’s what you need to know about the payment schedule and who will be receiving their checks tomorrow.
The SSA’s Rigorous Payment Schedule
The SSA oversees the distribution of payments to approximately 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disability benefits.
The exact day you’ll receive your payment depends on various factors, such as the type of benefits you receive, your birthdate, and when you claimed your benefits.
Here’s the general payment schedule followed by the SSA:
The second Wednesday of the month: For those with birthdates between the 1st and the 10th of any given month.
The third Wednesday of the month: For those with birthdates between the 11th and the 20th of any given month.
The fourth Wednesday of the month: For those with birthdates between the 21st and 31st of any given month.
However, if you’re an SSI-only recipient, this schedule doesn’t apply to you. SSI beneficiaries receive payments on the first of every month.
For those who receive both SSI and retirement benefits, payments are made on the third of every month. Additionally, beneficiaries who claimed their retirement benefits before May 1997 also follow the third of every month schedule.
Who Will Receive Their SSA Payment Tomorrow?
For those who receive their payments according to the general payment schedule, tomorrow — August 13 — will be the first round of payments for the month. Specifically, beneficiaries with birthdates between the 1st and 10th of any month will receive their benefits tomorrow.
For most retirees, the average monthly benefit is around $2,000. However, a select few will be receiving the maximum Social Security payment, which amounts to $5,108. These higher payments are not given to everyone, as they come with specific qualifying criteria.
The key to receiving the maximum benefit is waiting to claim your benefits until you’re 70. While you can start claiming your benefits as early as age 62, the SSA rewards those who delay their claims with higher monthly payments. However, after age 70, there is no additional benefit to waiting further.
Extra Payment for SSI-Only Recipients
In addition to the usual monthly payments, this month, SSI-only recipients will receive an extra payment. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t a bonus payment — it’s an advance on the September payment.
The SSA typically sticks to its schedule, but when the scheduled payment date falls on a holiday or weekend, they advance the payment. Since September 1 is Labor Day, September’s benefits will be paid on August 29.
Key Takeaways:
August 13 marks the first round of payments for those who are eligible and have birthdates between the 1st and 10th of any given month.
The maximum Social Security payment is $5,108, which is typically available to those who wait until age 70 to claim benefits.
SSI-only recipients will receive an advance on their September payment, with the payment being issued on August 29 due to the holiday.
If you’re expecting a payment tomorrow, make sure to check your account and plan accordingly.
