Social Security Payment Schedule June 2021

If you are looking for the Social Security Payment Schedule for June 2021, look no further. We can help you. Social Security pays benefits in the month following the month for which they are due. For example, the December benefit is paid in January.

For those on Social Security retirement benefits or disability (SSDI or SSI), knowing when your payments will be deposited each month is crucial.

That’s because, for a majority, the monthly Social Security benefit is the main source of income.

Knowing the payment date helps you plan ahead and ensure that your bills are paid on time.

In addition, if you know when the payment will be deposited and available, you can plan for cash withdrawals from your account.

In the post below, we have explained in detail how the Social Security Payment Schedule works and provide you with the specific dates on which your June benefit payments will be deposited into your account.

This Post will Cover:

• No More Paper Checks for Social Security Benefits
• How Social Security Payment Calendar Works
• Social Security Payment Schedule for June 2021
• Complete 2021 Social Security Payments Schedule
• What To Do If You Don’t Recieve Your Benefits
• Social Security Benefits Questions and Answers

No More Paper Checks for Social Security Benefits

Since 1935, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has mailed paper checks to Social Security beneficiaries.

However, that ended in May 2011.

That’s because Congress passed a law that required all recipients of payments from federal benefits programs to sign up for electronic payments.

Since then, all new recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability have been required to sign up for electronic payments.

In addition, existing recipients of Social Security and SSI had to comply with the new requirements by March 1, 2013.

As a result, the SSA no longer mail paper checks for Social Security benefits, including disability payments.

There are two ways you can receive your Social Security benefits electronically:

Option 1 – Direct Deposit into Bank Account

First, you can choose to have your Social Security or Disability benefits direct deposited into an account with a bank or credit union.

If you choose this method of payment, your benefits will be automatically posted into your bank account on your payment date.

Option 2 – Direct Deposit into Direct Express Debit MasterCard

Second, if you do not have a bank account or are not able to get one, the Treasury Department has another solution for electronic payments:

You can sign up for a Direct Express Debit MasterCard, which is a prepaid debit card that works similar to a traditional bank debit card.

The Direct Express card is accepted anywhere Debit Mastercards are accepted.

You can also use your Direct Express debit card to make purchases and also get cashback at the grocery store or to purchase money orders at the post office.

Click here to learn more about the Direct Express card.

What Happens if I Don’t Sign up for Electronic Payments?

If you just signed up to receive Social Security or Disability benefits and did not provide electronic payment information, here’s what will happen:

The SSA will make the choice for you and send your monthly benefit payments to you via the Direct Express debit card.

If you are already receiving Social Security or Disability benefits by check and have not signed up for electronic payments, here’s what to expect:

At some point soon, the SSA will switch your payments to a Direct Express card and a debit card will be mailed to you.

How Social Security Payment Schedule Works

If you are receiving Social Security Retirement or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), your payment date depends on your birth date.

In addition, If you are receiving payments on the record of a retired, disabled, or deceased worker (for example, spousal or survivor benefits), that person’s birthday sets the schedule.

Here’s how the Social Security Payment schedule works for those who receive Social Security retirement benefits or SSDI:

• If your birthday is in the first 10 days of the month, then you’ll receive your benefits payments on the second Wednesday of each month.
• For those with birthdays between the 11th and the 20th, benefit payments are deposited on the third Wednesday of the month.
• Payments are made on the fourth Wednesday of the month for those with birthdays on the 21st or later.

Here is a table that better displays how the payment schedule works:

Now that you understand how the payment schedule works, it’s time to review the 2021 payment calendar as released by the SSA.

Exception

If you’ve been receiving Social Security benefits prior to May 1997 or you get both Social Security and SSI payments, here’s what you need to know:

Your payments will be made on the 3rd of each month. If the 3rd falls on a weekend or holiday, payment will be made on the preceding Friday.

Here is the complete SSI payment schedule for 2021.

We have first listed dates for those only receiving SSI benefits.

Next, we have provided dates for those receiving both Social Security retirement benefits and SSI.

Social Security Payment Schedule June 2021

Here is when to expect your Social Security payment for June 2021:

Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance (SS and SSDI)

For those receiving Social Security Retirement Benefit or Disability Benefits, here is your payment schedule for June:

• If your birth date falls on the 1st – 10th day of the month, benefits are paid on June 9th.
• Also, if your birth date falls on the 11th – 20th day of the month, benefits are paid on June 16th.
• If your birth date falls on the 21st – 31st day of the month, benefits are paid on June 23rd.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment Schedule

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will receive your payments on the 1st of each month.

The exception is when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday.

If the first falls on a holiday, then you will receive your payment the business day before.

However, if the first falls on a weekend, you’ll receive your payment on the preceding Friday.

June 2021 SSI Payment Schedule

Since June 1st, 2021 falls on a Tuesday, SSI payments for the month will be deposited on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.

If you receive your payment via a bank account or a prepaid debit card like the Direct Express Debit card, you should see your benefits in your account on or before Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.

Both SS and SSI Recipients

Since June 3, 2021, is on a Thursday, you will receive your benefits on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

The Complete 2021 Social Security Payment Schedule

Here is a simplified version of the 2021 Social Security Payment Calendar for Social Security retirement benefits and SSDI beneficiaries.

If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th:

• January 13
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12
• June 9
• July 14
• August 11
• September 8
• October 13
• November 10
• December 8

If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th:

• January 20
• February 17
• March 17
• April 21
• May 19
• June 16
• July 21
• August 18
• September 15
• October 20
• November 17
• December 15

If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st:

• January 27
• February 24
• March 24
• April 28
• May 26
• June 23
• July 28
• August 25
• September 22
• October 27
• November 24
• December 22

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment Schedule for 2021

For SSI recipients, benefits will arrive on the first of the month.  If the 1st of the month falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a federal holiday, you will be paid on the business day before then.

For example, if the 1st of the month falls on a Saturday, you’ll receive your benefits the Friday before.

What To Do If You Don’t Recieve Your Benefits

If you do not receive your payment on your specified day or date, the Social Security Administration asks that you wait three mailing days before contacting them.

You can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

See the July 2021 Social Security Payment Schedule.

Social Security Benefits Questions and Answers

Here is the summary of the most frequently asked Social Security Benefits Questions and Answers.

Do Seniors on Social Security Qualify for Food Stamps?

The short answer is Yes!

For many seniors, their Social Security benefits represent a significant source of their monthly income.

However, that is not always enough to meet their needs, including buying enough food for the month.

According to the Social Security Administration, these are the average Social Security benefits in 2021:

• $1,543 per month for retired workers.
• $801 per month for spouses of retired workers.
• $1,455 for older widows or widowers receiving survivor benefits.

If the average retiree is getting $1,543 a month in social security benefits, it means they are they will have to live on $18,516 per year.

If there is no income from other sources, making ends meet becomes a challenge for some seniors.

According to NCOA, In 2016, nearly 8.6 million older Americans faced the threat of hunger, representing 13.6% of adults aged 60+ in the U.S.

How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?

You can apply for SSD or SSI benefits by contacting the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.

Additionally, you can visit the SSA website at www.ssa.gov to file online.

However, you will need to establish my social security account.

Also, you can apply by making an appointment at your local Social Security District Office.

What is the difference between SSDI and SSI benefits?

SSDI benefits are for disabled people who have spent at least a portion of their life working and paying into the Social Security system.

On the other hand, Supplement Security Income (SSI) benefits provide monthly payments to people who are 65 and older, as well as low-income children and adults who are disabled from birth or are disabled with little or no work history.

Do I really have to hire a lawyer to file my Social Security Disability claim?

No. You do not have to hire a lawyer to file your social security disability claim.

Additionally, you can go through all of the levels of review on your own in case your initial claim is denied.

In fact, approximately 70% of all SSD claims are denied on the initial application.

However, claimants who are represented by an attorney have a higher chance of success than those who are not represented.

Social Security Payment Schedule June 2021 Summary

Here’s the bottom line:

If you receive Social Security retirement benefits or SSDI, then your benefits will be paid based on your birthdate.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments are issued on the first of every month.

For June 2021:

Social Security and SSDI payments will be made using the schedule below:

• on June 9th if your birth date falls on the 1st – 10th day of the month.
• If your birth date falls on the 11th – 20th day of the month, you will get your deposit on June 16th.
• Finally, if your birth date falls on the 21st – 31st day of the month, your benefits will be paid on June 23rd.

For SSI recipients:
Since June 1st, 2021 falls on a Tuesday, SSI payments for the month will be deposited on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.

Both SS and SSI Recipients

Also, since June 3, 2021, is on a Thursday, you will receive your benefits on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Questions?

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