What to do if you don't receive your Social Security check this month

Why are some people not getting a Social Security check in April 2023?

If you are a Social Security beneficiary, you may be wondering when your April 2023 check will arrive. The answer depends on several factors, such as your date of birth, your payment method, and whether you receive any other benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes checks according to a monthly schedule based on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

For April 2023, the payment dates are:

– Wednesday, April 12 for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month
– Wednesday, April 19 for those born between the 11th and 20th of any month
– Wednesday, April 26 for those born between the 21st and 31st of any month

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. If you received Social Security before May 1997, or if you received both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), then you will receive your payment on April 3rd, regardless of your date of birth. This is because SSI payments are usually made on the first of each month, but if that falls on a weekend or a holiday, they are moved to the previous business day.

Another exception is if you receive your payment by direct deposit or a Direct Express debit card. In that case, you may receive your payment earlier than the scheduled date, depending on your bank or card issuer. The SSA advises beneficiaries to contact their bank or card issuer for more information on when they can expect their funds to be available.

Our website, https://t.co/dauZoRCOuI, is the best way to do business with us. However, if you need to visit your local Social Security office, our mask requirements have changed. Masks are now only required when the COVID-19 community level where the office is located is high.

— Social Security (@SocialSecurity) April 1, 2023

If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, you should wait three additional mailing days before contacting the SSA.

You can call them at 1-800-772-1213 from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. or visit their website at www.ssa.gov.

There are some reasons why you may not get a Social Security check in April 2023, even if you are eligible for one. For example, if you owe taxes, child support, alimony, or other debts to the federal government, your check may be reduced or withheld to pay off those obligations. You may also lose some or all of your benefits if you are incarcerated, living outside the U.S., working above a certain limit or receiving certain types of pensions.

If you want to avoid any delays or interruptions in your payments, you should ensure that the SSA has your correct address, bank account information, and other personal details. You should also report any changes in your income, marital status, citizenship or living situation to the SSA as soon as possible.

Social Security is a vital source of income for millions of Americans who rely on it for their retirement or disability needs. However, the program faces financial challenges that may affect its future sustainability and benefit levels. That is why some lawmakers have proposed to expand Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and extend its solvency by taxing the wealthiest Americans more. Whether this proposal will pass remains to be seen, but it shows that Social Security is an important issue that deserves attention and action.