Millions of Americans are scheduled to receive their Social Security payments this week.

Why It Matters

Roughly 70 million people rely on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for monthly income, whether through retirement or disability benefits . Because of the program’s size, payments are distributed in stages throughout the month rather than on a single date.

What To Know

On Wednesday, November 12, payments will go out to beneficiaries whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of any month. If a payment doesn’t arrive on its scheduled date, the SSA advises waiting three business days before reaching out for assistance. Weekends and federal holidays are not counted as business days.

If you're not expecting to be paid this week, your benefits are likely coming on two mo

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