{"id":790729,"date":"2026-07-29T05:35:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/790729\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T05:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:35:35","slug":"social-security-is-paid-out-on-monday-august-3-who-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/790729\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security is paid out on Monday, August 3: who benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the U.S., certain Social Security beneficiaries are to get their latest monthly money early next week, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) kicks off the program\u2019s payment schedule for August 2026. <\/p>\n

On Monday, August 3, Social Security benefits are due to be sent out to two groups of recipients.<\/p>\n

Who gets Social Security benefits on Monday, August 3?Some long-term beneficiaries<\/p>\n

August\u2019s benefits are to be paid out to recipients who began claiming their Social Security before May 1997.<\/p>\n

Double beneficiaries: Social Security + SSI<\/p>\n

Next Monday is also August\u2019s Social Security distribution date for beneficiaries who combine the scheme with Supplemental Security Income<\/a> (SSI).<\/p>\n

A benefit for low-income individuals who are over 65 or have a disability, SSI differs from Social Security as it is needs-based. Eligibility is not dependent on a claimant\u2019s work history.<\/p>\n

August\u2019s SSI benefits are to be distributed on Friday, July 31<\/a>. Worth a monthly average of $738.10, SSI is typically issued on the first of each month, but is being paid early as August begins on a non-business day. <\/p>\n

How much are monthly Social Security payments?Retirement benefits: $2,029.92Disability benefits: $1,496.16Survivor benefits: $1,631.39<\/p>\n

Average benefit, per stats published by the SSA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

When are other Social Security beneficiaries paid in August?<\/p>\n

Of the Social Security program\u2019s 71.3 million beneficiaries, many will get their money on the second, third or fourth Wednesday<\/a> in August, depending on their birthday:<\/p>\n

Born on 1st-10th of any month: Wednesday, August 12Born on 11th-20th of any month: Wednesday, August 19Born on 21st-31st of any month: Wednesday, August 26<\/p>\n

NB: If you receive Social Security benefits based on someone else\u2019s employment record, the SSA uses the other person\u2019s date of birth.<\/p>\n

How does the Social Security Admin pay benefits?<\/p>\n

Social Security recipients can update their bank details on the SSA\u2019s online \u201cmy Social Security<\/a>\u201d platform.<\/p>\n

Benefits can be paid onto the Direct Express Card, a special debit card<\/a> for federal disbursements. Sign up for Direct Express at 1-800-333-1795 or 1-800-772-1213, or at a Social Security office.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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