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Official: These Americans Won't Receive Their Social Security Payments This Week

Although millions of Americans have received their Social Security payment this week, others will have to wait

20/03/2025 17:02:00h

África Fernández Juez

Every month, millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States wait to receive their payment according to the established schedule. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented a system where payments are distributed on three Wednesdays each month, based on the date of birth. However, this system doesn't apply to all cases, as there are exceptions that affect a number of people.

This March, as every month, the payment schedule was designed to ensure that all beneficiaries received their payment on specific dates. However, not all groups of beneficiaries follow this scheme. Some, due to their history with the SSA or the type of benefits they receive, do not fit the payment system that establishes the Wednesday corresponding to their birth.

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Who Didn't Receive Their Payment on Wednesday, March 19?

According to the SSA's payment schedule, beneficiaries born between March 11 and March 20 should have received their payment last Wednesday, March 19. However, not all beneficiaries are subject to this system.

Those who began receiving retirement, disability, or survivor benefits before May 1997 do not fit the three-Wednesday schedule. These beneficiaries receive their payment on the third day of each month, regardless of their birth date. Therefore, those within this group did not receive their payment last Wednesday.

Likewise, beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have a different payment schedule. Payments are made on the first day of each month, unless that day falls on a weekend or a holiday.

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In those cases, payments are moved up to the previous day. For example, the SSI payment for March was made on February 28. Beneficiaries who receive both the regular Social Security payment and the SSI have separate payments, which are distributed on different dates.

What Are the Consequences for the Affected Beneficiaries?

Beneficiaries who do not follow the three-Wednesday schedule will have to wait longer to receive their payments. The exceptions to this system can cause confusion, as these groups do not follow the usual payment dates. Those who receive both SSI payments and regular Social Security payments must wait for two different dates to receive the money.

It is advisable for beneficiaries in these categories to check the official payment schedule available on the SSA's website. This schedule provides detailed information about the dates on which payments will be made in 2025 and allows beneficiaries to better organize themselves to avoid possible misunderstandings. Additionally, being aware of the payment dates will help them plan their expenses more effectively and avoid any inconvenience.

The SSA offers this tool to ensure that all beneficiaries are informed and can anticipate when they will receive their money. If you are one of those affected by these exceptions, it is important to stay informed and verify the corresponding dates to avoid potential issues with the payments.

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