Updated Aug. 29 to add October payment dates.
Social Security disability benefits payments typically occur on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of each month. Your birth date usually determines your Social Security disability payment date. If you receive disability benefits based on someone else's work record, your payment date is based on their birth date.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help eligible workers cover monthly expenses based on their work history. These payments arrive by direct deposit into your bank account every month. However, the payment date is not the same for everyone.
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SSDI payment schedule for 2024
Much like a household or a company, the Social Security Administration (SSA) spreads its payments throughout the month. The SSA adopted this staggered schedule in May 1997 .
Each month, payments are issued according to birth date using the following schedule:
Second Wednesday: If your birthday is from the first through the 10th, expect your payment on the second Wednesday of each month.
Third Wednesday: If your birthday is from the 11th through the 20th, expect your payment on the third Wednesday of each month.
Fourth Wednesday: If your birthday is from the 21st through the 31st, expect your payment on the fourth Wednesday of each month .
People who started receiving payments prior to May 1997 receive their disability benefits on the third of each month.
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What day is my August 2024 payment coming?
Aug. 14: If your birthday falls on any day from the first to the 10th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the second Wednesday in August.
Aug. 21: If your birthday falls on any day from the 11th to the 20th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the third Wednesday in August.
Aug. 28: If your birthday falls after the 20th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the fourth Wednesday in August.
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What day is my September 2024 payment coming?
Sept. 11: If your birthday falls on any day from the first to the 10th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the second Wednesday in September.
Sept. 18: If your birthday falls on any day from the 11th to the 20th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the third Wednesday in September.
Sept. 25: If your birthday falls after the 20th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the fourth Wednesday in September.
What day is my October 2024 payment coming?
Oct. 9 If your birthday falls on any day from the first to the 10th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the second Wednesday in October.
Oct. 16 If your birthday falls on any day from the 11th to the 20th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the third Wednesday in October.
Oct. 23: If your birthday falls after the 20th of your birth month, expect your Social Security disability payment on the fourth Wednesday in October.
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Social Security disability benefits pay chart for 2024
Birth dates on 1st-10th | Birth dates on 11th-20th | Birth dates on 21st-31st | |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 1/10 | 1/17 | 1/24 |
February | 2/14 | 2/21 | 2/28 |
March | 3/13 | 3/20 | 3/27 |
April | 4/10 | 4/17 | 4/24 |
May | 5/8 | 5/15 | 5/22 |
June | 6/12 | 6/18 | 6/26 |
July | 7/10 | 7/17 | 7/24 |
August | 8/14 | 8/21 | 8/28 |
September | 9/11 | 9/18 | 9/25 |
October | 10/9 | 10/16 | 10/23 |
November | 11/13 | 11/20 | 11/27 |
December | 12/11 | 12/18 | 12/24 |
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What to do if your disability payment is late or missing
Social Security benefits are paid electronically through direct deposit to a bank account or to a Direct Express Debit Mastercard (there are a few exceptions to this rule, however).
When your disability payment is late or missing, contact your bank first. The bank may be experiencing delays on its side that are affecting your payments.
If your bank is not experiencing any problems, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office.
If you’re one of the few people who are still receiving paper checks, wait three business days after your check is typically mailed before taking action. If you don’t have it by then, contact the Social Security Administration for a review and replacement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Social Security disability benefit increase for 2024?
The Social Security Administration may apply a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to disability benefits each year. The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is 3.2%.
Why was my Social Security check deposited early this month?
Social Security Disability payments typically post on Wednesdays. However, if a Wednesday falls on a Federal legal holiday, the payment posts on the first preceding day that is not a holiday. Social Security benefits that post on the first or third day of the month may also arrive early if they fall on a federal legal holiday or on a weekend.
What time does Social Security direct deposit hit?
Social Security retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits usually post to your bank account or Direct Express debit card at 12:01 a.m. on your scheduled payment date. If your payment is due to arrive on September 6, for example, that means it’ll be deposited at the dawn of the day on September 6.
