Millions of Americans expect their Social Security payments on Wednesday, May 21. If you are one of them, it is crucial to know the specific time of the day to expect delivery of your check, and the steps to take in case there is a delay. The following is all you have to do in order not to miss anything about your benefits.
Who Will Receive Their Social Security Payments on May 21?
As the government distributes their Social Security payments, the schedule goes by individual birth dates. If their birthday is on any day between the 11th and 20th of the month, the payment will get to them on Wednesday, May 21. This group of people gets the payment:
- Old people with Social Security retirement benefits
- Persons on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Those who take over receiving Social Security benefits from the deceased
However, please be informed that SSI Supplemental Security Income payments are issued separately and not as part of the batch stages mentioned above.
What To Do If Your Payment Is Delayed
Don’t fret if by May 21 your payment still hasn’t turned up at your door. The first thing you need to do is to:
- Wait three days: Delivery delays are pretty common when the U.S. Postal Service has a backlog or banking problems occur. Therefore, wait for your payment, and give it up to three days to be settled.
- Check your My Social Security account: You might want to check if the deposit has been made by signing in to your account.
- Contact the SSA: Make a call to the Social Security Administration on 1-800-772-1213 if the payment is not wrapped up by May 27.
Direct Deposit vs. Paper Checks: What are the Payments Now
Almost all beneficiaries of Social Security receive their payments through direct deposit, which is usually deposited in the morning on the pay date. However, if you are still receiving checks, here are the vital points you must be familiar with about paper checks:
Payment MethodArrival TimeDelay RiskDirect DepositMay 21 (morning)LowPaper CheckMay 21–27 (mail)Moderate to High
If you want quicker and safer payments, think about making the switch to a direct deposit or the Direct Express card. These methods do away with paper checks and hence eradicate any delays such checks may bring.
Future Social Security Payment Dates
In case you are not expecting to receive funds this week, here’s when you can lay your certain claims to the next batch of rights:
- May 22: Some supplemental or retroactive SSI payments
- May 28: Payments for beneficiaries with birthdays from the 21st to the 31st of the month
If you were born between the 11th and 20th, your Social Security payment is expected to come on Wednesday, May 21. The deposit will be made in the morning for the recipients of the direct deposit. In the event that you do not receive the funds by the third calendar day, the SSA can provide assistance in tracking down the missing payment.
