Anyone who is getting Social Security benefits should know the Social Security payment schedule for 2024. Knowing when you’ll receive your Social Security benefits each month will make it easier for you to budget your money, pay your bills, and make the benefits that you receive stretch as far as possible.
If you’re wondering, “When will I receive my Social Security benefits for April, 20024?” don’t worry. This guide has everything you need to know about the Social Security payment schedule in April and everything you need to know about when you will receive your Social Security benefits throughout the year.
For May's payment dates, see our blog: Social Security Payment Schedule: Exact Payment Dates for May 2024
Overview of the Social Security Schedule 2024
There are several factors that influence the Social Security payment schedule 2024. The type of benefits that you receive, the date of birth of the person receiving the benefits, and how many people in the household receive benefits can all impact when your Social Security benefits arrive. Holidays and other potential delays can also affect when you receive your Social Security disability benefits.
SSI Payments For April 2024
If you are receiving SSI benefits your April 2024 SSI payment will arrive on Monday, April 1st, 2024. Anyone who has a Direct Express® benefit card or has direct deposit of their benefit should see that money in their account on April 1st, 2024.
Other Social Security Benefit Payment Dates For April 2024
People who are receiving other types of Social Security benefits like retiree benefits, SSDI payments, or survivor’s benefits will receive their benefits according to the schedule created by the Social Security Administration. That schedule is based on the date that you were born. The April 2024 Social Security payment schedule is:
- If your birth date is between the 1st and 10th of the month during which you were born, you will receive your payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA)on the second Wednesday of the month, April 10th.
- If your birth date is between the 11th and the 20th of the month during which you were born, you will receive your payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on the third Wednesday of the month, April 17th.
- If your birth date is between the 21st and 31st of the month during which you were born, you will receive your payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA)on the fourth Wednesday of the month, April 24th.
If you are a recipient of survivor’s benefits you need to remember that the date when the benefit money will arrive is based on the birth date of the primary recipient.
Social Security Payment Dates for April 2024
If you’re thinking when is my Social Security payment for April 2024 coming? Here are the exact Social Security payment dates for April 2024:
April 1st: You’ll receive a Social Security payment for April 2024 on Monday, April 1st if you receive SSI from the SSA.
If you meet one of these criteria you will receive your SSI payment on Friday, April 3rd:
- You live outside of the U.S.
- You receive both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security benefits.
- Your state pays your Medicare premiums.
- You filed for Social Security benefits prior to 1997.
Regular Social Security Payment Dates For April 2024
If you are receiving any kind of Social Security benefit payment that isn’t SSI you will receive your April, 2024 Social Security benefit payment on these dates:
April 10th: If your date of birth falls between the 1st and 10th of the month during which you were born, you will receive your April 2024 Social Security payment on the second Wednesday in April which is April 10th.
April 17th: If your date of birth falls between the 11th and 20th of the month during which you were born, you will get your April 2024 Social Security payment on the third Wednesday in April which is April 17th.
April 24th: If your date of birth falls on or after the 21st of the month during which you were born, you will receive your April 2024 Social Security payment on the fourth Wednesday in April which is April 24th.
Social Security Payments 2024: How Much Money Will Be Sent Out In April?
How much will you receive from Social Security in April 2024? Typical April 2024 Social Security payments are:
SSDI
If you are getting SSDI payments from the SSA in April 2024 the maximum benefit amount that you can receive each month is $3,822.
SSI
If you are getting SSI from the SSA in April 2024 the monthly SSI payment maximum benefit that you can receive is:
- For an individual: $943
- For a couple: $1,415
- For an essential person: $472
Retirement Benefits
If you are getting retirement benefit payments from the SSA in April 2024 the maximum benefit amount you’re able to receive each month is:
- Full retirement age benefit: $3,822
- Retired at age 62: $2,710
- Retired at age 70: $4,873
Survivor Benefits
If you are getting survivor benefits from the SSA in April 2024 the maximum benefit amount you’re able to receive each month is:
- Individual survivor, no children: $1,773
- Survivor with two children: $3,653
These are just general amounts. The actual amount of money that you receive from Social Security may be higher or lower depending on factors like when your Social Security benefits were awarded. These amounts do include the 3.2% COLA increase that started on January 1, 2024.
To calculate exactly how much money you will receive from the SSA in April you can use our handy disability benefits calculator.
Key Factors Influencing April 2024 Payment Dates
The April 2024 Social Security benefit payment schedule is usually accurate, but there are sometimes delays that can impact when your benefit payment arrives. If there is a Federal holiday during the month benefit payments may arrive late. Weekends can also affect when Social Security disability benefit payments arrive.
If your payment is due to arrive on a date that falls on a weekend, then your benefit payment should arrive the Friday before the weekend. Mail delays due to heavy traffic, storms, or understaffing can sometimes impact when payments arrive, but that’s unusual.
Factors Affecting Early or Late Payments for April 2024
There are no major holidays in April 2024 that should impact when Social Security benefit payments arrive. Easter is on March 31st, but Social Security payments for April, including SSI payments, should be received on schedule in April.
If you live outside of the United States, if you receive both SSI and Social Security benefits, or if you filed for Social Security benefits before 1997, you should receive your April Social Security benefit payment on Wednesday, April 3rd.
How To Get Your April 2024 Social Security Payment Checks Faster
Waiting for a Social Security benefit payment isn’t fun. It means putting off buying things you need like food or waiting to pay bills. That’s why people who are receiving Social Security benefits are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit.
If you have a checking or savings account at any bank or credit union you can have your monthly Social Security benefit payment deposited electronically into your account. The money will be deposited on the day that you should receive your payment based on the SSA’s 2024 Social Security payment schedule.
Another option to get your Social Security benefit payments faster is to sign up for the Social Security Administration’s Direct Express® card. The Direct Express® card is like a debit card. Your money will be deposited onto the card electronically each month. You can use the card like a debit or credit card to pay for things or to withdraw cash at an ATM. There may be fees for withdrawing cash, depending on the ATM that you use.
To sign up for either direct deposit or the Direct Express® card just go into your account on the SSA’s website and follow the prompts.
How to Check Your Payment Date
If you’re not sure when you will receive your Social Security benefit payment you can check your Social Security payment date online.
Knowing your payment date is very important so that you can budget your benefits and make arrangements to pay your bills. Knowing your payment date can help you avoid late fees, overdraft or NSF fees, and other fees that can eat into your benefits when you do receive them.
To find out when your April 2024 Social Security benefit payment date is just go into your account on the SSA’s website. Under your account information, it should list your payment date.
When Can I Get My Social Security Payments for 2024 If I Haven’t Been Approved Yet?
Sometimes it can feel like it takes forever to get Social Security benefit payments, especially if your application hasn’t been approved yet. It can take a long time to get your Social Security application approved, but once it’s approved you won’t have to wait very long to start getting benefits.
There is a five-month waiting period to start receiving Social Security benefits. However, if your application takes longer than five months to be approved you won’t have to wait another five months before you start getting your benefit payment.
If your application is approved in less than five months after you apply you will start receiving Social Security benefits the sixth month after your application was submitted. If your application is approved but it’s been more than six months since you applied you will start receiving benefits the next month. Your benefit payment will arrive according to the Social Security benefit payment schedule.
Back pay is paid differently than regular monthly benefits. You should receive your back pay in a lump sum within 60 days of your application being approved. But, back pay is only paid electronically. You will need to have your back pay deposited directly into a bank account or sign up for a Direct Express® card.
Conclusion
You should receive your April 2024 Social Security benefit payments on time. There are no major holidays in April 2024, and no reason to think that payments should be delayed. If you want to double check your April 2024 Social Security payment date you can always log into your SSA account and check your payment date.
If you are concerned about getting your Social Security payments fast you should sign up for direct deposit or get a Direct Express® card from the Social Security Administration. Those are the fastest ways to get your money.
Check back often for any updates on the Social Security 2024 payment schedule so that you’ll always know when your Social Security payment is arriving. Knowing when your money will be in your account is important so that you can manage your money, pay your bills on time, and make sure that your rent or mortgage gets paid promptly.
If your claim for Social Security benefits was denied, or if you haven’t filed your Social Security application yet you should really speak with an attorney who specializes in Social Security claims. A Social Security lawyer can answer your questions, help you fill out your application, and help you if your claim is denied and you need to appeal.
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