Social Security payments differ slightly in August. When to expect checks.

Nearly 75 million people in the United States rely on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income checks every month, representing roughly one in five Americans.

In August, SSI recipients will see a slight difference in the schedule: they will actually get their monthly payment in July.

That is because SSI payments are distributed on the first of the month, unless said date falls on a weekend. In those cases, the payment date gets adjusted. SSI is a program administered by the Social Security Administration to provide benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older and those with a qualifying disability.

SSI recipients should receive their payment on July 31.

Social Security payments will continue following the Wednesday schedule, with the exact date varying depending on the recipient’s birth date, according to the Social Security calendar.

Here’s the full schedule for Social Security and SSI checks in August and what to do if you don’t get it on the scheduled date.

When are Supplemental Security Income, Social Security payments being sent out in August?

Here’s the full payment schedule for Social Security, SSI recipients:

• Friday, July 31, is the payment date for SSI payments.

• Wednesday, Aug. 12: for Social Security beneficiaries with birth dates between Aug. 1-10.

• Wednesday, Aug. 19: for Social Security beneficiaries with birth dates between Aug. 11-20.

• Wednesday, Aug. 26: for Social Security beneficiaries with birth dates between Aug. 21-31.

What should I do if I don’t get my Social Security payment?

According to the SSA, if you don’t receive your payment on the scheduled date, wait three additional days, then call the Social Security office.

Where are Social Security offices in Oklahoma?

There are 16 offices in Oklahoma and, to find an office near you, recipients may use the office locator via the Social Security’s website by entering your ZIP code for office hours, numbers, available services and more.

What does the updated 2027 Social Security COLA forecast say?

The 2027 COLA forecast stands at 3.8% as inflation rises, according to The Senior Citizens League’s July 14 update. If that goes into effect, the average Social Security check for retired workers would increase by $73.62.

In June, The Senior Citizens League had the COLA forecast also at 3.8%.

The Senior Citizens League releases a COLA prediction each month based on the Consumer Price Index, Federal Reserve interest rate and the National Unemployment rate from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

COLA: Social Security could get big boost for 2027. See latest COLA forecast

What were the big Social Security changes in 2026?

At the beginning of 2026, recipients received a 2.8% COLA for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, according to the SSA’s COLA Fact Sheet and American Association of Retired Persons, increasing payments about $56 per month.

Full Social Security 2026 calendar

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