October 2022 First Social Security Payment Check $1,657
By: Mary Jones
Traveling knowledge
Social Security benefit payments are deposited on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of each month, depending on your day of birth
– On the second Wednesday of each month if you were born on the first through the 10th day of the month
– On the third Wednesday of each month if you were born between the 11th and 20th day of the month
– On the fourth Wednesday if you were born between the 21st and the 31st day of the month1
Children or spouses who receive benefits based on someone else's work record should receive their payments on the same day as that individual.
But there's an exception to the Social Security/SSI rule. You'll receive payment on the first of the month rather than the third day
SSI is needs-based. It's not something you paid into over the course of your working career, like Social Security retirement or disability benefits or Medicare
Social Security retirement benefits, as well as disability and survivor benefits, are paid in the month after the month the payment represents.
– You can request direct deposit. Payments will be automatically posted into your bank account on your payment date.
The Social Security Administration asks that you first contact your bank or financial institution if your direct deposit or debit card funds aren't received on time.
If you already receive Social Security benefits, you can start or update your direct deposit by visiting your online my Social Security account