Supplemental security Income recipients will get two checks in August due to how the payment schedule works. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will start to roll out payments for August 2025 to its beneficiaries. Thousands of beneficiaries in the United States will get the next payment of up to $5,108 on August 13, Wednesday, SSA has confirmed, reports Marca.
SSI, which is managed by the Social Security Administration, provides monthly funds to qualifying people whose income and resources (such as vehicles or money in their bank accounts) are limited, according to the SSA.
When is the next Social Security payment?Payments are distributed on a schedule based on recipients’ birthdates, with varying amounts issued on different dates throughout the month. The SSA payments are issued on three Wednesdays each month. This process starts from the second week which means that the schedule won’t be followed before August 13.
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Who will receive up to $5,108 from Social Security in August 2025? This amount represents the highest monthly payment a retiree can receive by delaying their benefits until age 70, thereby earning the maximum possible credit for deferring their claim.
Live EventsYou will have to meet these conditions to be eligible to receive $5,108 in August 2025:
Have worked and contributed to Social Security for at least 35 years
Having reached the maximum taxable income limit in most of those years
Waiting until age 70 to claim retirement benefits
It is not pertinent to note that payment is not automatic for everyone, as the vast majority of beneficiaries receive a smaller amount, since the exact figure depends on the income history and the age at which they started receiving the benefit.
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How to check how much you social security benefits you will receive?To find out exactly how much you are entitled to, you can log into your personal account at My Social Security, the SSA online platform. There you can see:
Your updated monthly estimate
The date of your next payment
Who will receive up to $5,108 from Social Security in August 2025?This amount corresponds to the maximum monthly payment that a retiree can receive if they delayed their application for benefits until age 70, thus accumulating the maximum possible credit for postponement.
To be eligible to receive this amount in August 2025, you must meet these conditions:
Have worked and contributed to Social Security for at least 35 years
Having reached the maximum taxable income limit in most of those years
Waiting until age 70 to claim retirement benefits
It should be noted that this payment is not automatic for everyone, as the vast majority of beneficiaries receive a smaller amount, since the exact figure depends on the income history and the age at which they started receiving the benefit.
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Important dates for Social Security beneficiariesThe payment date of August 13, 2025 applies to beneficiaries who:
They were born between the 11th and 20th of any month
They are receiving Social Security retirement benefits
The Social Security Administration organizes its monthly payments based on the beneficiary’s date of birth, so that those born from the 1st to the 10th receive their payment on the second Wednesday of the month; from the 11th to the 20th, on the third; and from the 21st to the 31st, on the fourth Wednesday.
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How to check how much you will receive your SSA benefitsTo find out exactly how much you are entitled to, you can log into your personal account at My Social Security, the SSA online platform. There you can see:
Your updated monthly estimate
The date of your next payment
Your contribution history
In addition, the SSA publishes an official estimate each year. In 2025, the average monthly benefit for a retiree is approximately $1,907, although this number varies depending on the individual case.
What to do if your payment doesn’t arrive on time?If August 13 passes and you have not received your direct deposit or check, the SSA recommends:
Wait at least 3 business days
Contact 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office
Verify that your bank details are up to date in your My Social Security account