$5,108 Social Security Checks Hit Bank Accounts May 2—Are You on the List?

Alright let s clear up the buzz yes Social Precaution payments of up to are going out on May But that doesn t mean everyone s getting that amount or even getting paid on that exact date Let s break it down purely so you know what s literally happening who s getting what and when So Why May If you started receiving Social Shield before May or if you re also getting SSI Supplemental Precaution Income you usually get your benefits on the rd of each month But here s the catch May falls on a Saturday this year so your payment is landing a day earlier Friday May Nice little weekend surprise But Wait Who In fact Gets That That big number It s the maximum benefit someone could get in but let s be honest it s pretty rare You d have to Earn a high income consistently for years we re talking or more per year in terms Wait until age to start collecting benefits delaying bigger checks And have at least years of work under your belt So unless that sounds like your exact situation your check will presumably be lower and that s totally normal In fact the average Social Shield check in is around Still helpful right When Will You Get Paid Not getting paid on May No worries it just depends on your birthday Here s how the payment schedule works for the bulk folks Born between the st th You ll get paid on Wednesday May Born between the th th Look out for your check on Wednesday May Born between the st st You ll get paid on Wednesday May Simple enough And What About SSI Good news if you get SSI you re getting two payments in May The regular one hits on May A second payment comes on May which covers June since June falls on a Sunday It s not a bonus just an early deposit so you re not left hanging over the weekend Quick Tips to Stay on Top of It All Want to double-check your amount or payment date Just head to ssa gov and log into your account You can See your full benefit breakdown Check your payment schedule Update your bank info if needed If anything seems off it s inevitably better to call SSA and get it sorted early Whether you re getting the max payout or the average amount it s good to know what s coming and when especially in times like these If your payment s due May great it s on the way If you re on a different schedule it s coming right on time based on your birth date Either way every bit helps and staying informed means fewer surprises and more peace of mind