Retirees and SSI beneficiaries will receive a Social Security double payment worth up to $5,816 for millions of citizens across the country in one week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) regularly schedules two payments for the first week, followed by three rounds of payments on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of April.
However, beneficiaries should bear in mind that some months might come with exceptions due to unique circumstances, such as payment dates falling on a weekend or federal holidays in the United States. For example, SSI benefits are paid on the first of each month. Unless the 1st falls on a weekend, payments will be made on the Friday before the 1st.
During the first week of April, beneficiaries eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get their $943 check on the 1st of April, while those beneficiaries who applied for retirement benefits before May 1997 will receive checks up to $4,873 on the 3rd of April.
The upcoming April Social Security payment schedule
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is in charge of numerous other programs, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the Social Security Retirement Benefits program, to provide financial support to people in the United States.
The following table exhibits the Social Security payment schedule for April based on the financial assistance program and birthday range. If your Social Security payment has not arrived on the scheduled date, please wait at least 3 mailing days before contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA). Check the Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2024 for further details.
| Social Security Financial Programs | Date | Payment date |
| SSI benefits | April 1st (Monday) | Payment always falls on the first of each month. |
| Retirement benefits (Retirees who applied before May 1997) | April 3rd (Wednesday) | Payment is sent on the third of each month. |
| Retirement and SSDI benefits | 2nd Wednesday (April 10th)
3rd Wednesday (April 17th) 4th Wednesday (April 24th) |
Day of birth: 1st – 10th.
Day of birth: 11th – 20th. Day of birth: 21st – 31st. |
Social Security program payment amounts and filing categories
SSI payments
The program’s eligibility is determined by filing category, with three options: individual, joint, or essential person. The “essential person” category is a term reserved only for SSI beneficiaries. Individual beneficiaries can receive up to $943, couples up to $1,415, and people who live with an “essential person” can receive an additional $472 per month.
Retirement payments
The average Social Security payment for retired workers was almost $1,845 as of November 2023. Retirees’ maximum benefit is subject to significant variation based on when they start collecting benefits. They will get the maximum benefit of $3,822 if they retire in 2024 at full retirement age.
If working individuals retire at age 62, they will receive a maximum benefit of $2,710, but their payout will increase to $4,873 if they choose to retire at age 70. Therefore, time is one of the most crucial things retirees should think about for their future Social Security payments.
SSDI payments
Even though the SSDI is determined by your employment history, you still need to be disabled and have gathered enough work credits from payroll taxes. There are other disability benefits known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides financial benefits for seniors over 65, blind individuals, or people who may have limited resources and income.
As of 2024, SSDI recipients will have authorization to work and earn up to $1,550 per month, which reflects an increase of $80 compared to last year, without risking their eligibility for the benefits program. Regarding blind recipients, their monthly income will be $2,590, which means a $10 increase in contrast to 2023.