In the coming days, millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the U.S. are to receive their latest monthly money, in the penultimate payment on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) schedule for April 2026.
Who’s getting Social Security on Wednesday, April 15, 2026?
The SSA is to issue Social Security benefits to recipients born on the 11th to 20th of any month. (NB: If you claim Social Security based on someone else’s employment history, the agency uses the other person’s birthday.)
Of the nearly 71 million Americans who are on Social Security – whether retirement, disability or survivor benefits – the majority are paid on the second, third or fourth Wednesday in each month.
In April 2026, this birthday-dependent payment cycle is:
- Born on 1st-10th of any month: Wednesday, April 8
- Born on 11th-20th of any month: Wednesday, April 15
- Born on 21st-31st of any month: Wednesday, April 22
How much do Social Security beneficiaries receive?
- Retired workers: $2,079.49
- Disabled workers: $1,634.51
- Survivor benefits: $1,624.37
(Average monthly benefit, per SSA stats.)
Who isn’t paid on the second, third or fourth Wednesday in April 2026?
- Some long-term beneficiaries: April 3
Social Security recipients who started claiming before May 1997 are paid on the third of each month.
- Double beneficiaries: April 3
Social Security can be combined with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a separate scheme for certain low-income individuals. Recipients of both benefits get the former on the third, with the latter paid out on the first.
How does Social Security make monthly benefits payments?
Social Security recipients can update their bank details on the SSA’s online my Social Security tool.
Money can be loaded onto the Direct Express Card, a debit card for federal disbursements made to people without a bank account. Sign up at 1-800-333-1795 or 1-800-772-1213, or at a Social Security office.
Related stories
Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that of this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.
And there’s more: check out our TikTok and Instagram reels for bite-sized visual takes on all the biggest soccer news and insights.
