Social Security: who collects more than $2,000 on May 13
Social Security will pay the first beneficiaries of the month on May 13 and some will receive more than $2,000: we'll tell you who
Thousands of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States have had to wait longer than usual for their May payment. That's over. The first retirees and the disabled They will receive it next May 13. Additionally, some deposits could exceed $2,000 dollars per month, depending on the type of benefit they receive and their work history.
The Social Security Administration(SSA) will initiate the next round of payments for the May 2026 calendar. On this time, the deposit of Wednesday May 13 will be directed to a specific group of beneficiaries who meet certain birthdates established by the federal agency.
According to the official SSA calendar, people born between 1 and 10 will receive their money on that day. s. This rule applies to retirees, disability beneficiaries and survivors who are part of the Social Insurance system.
In the case of those who receive benefits using the employment history of another person, such as some spouses or widowers, the SSA takes into account the date of birth of the primary worker and not that of the beneficiary.
Currently, more than 71 million people receive monthly Social Security payments in the United States. Most get their money on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of each month, depending on their date of birth.
The payment schedule for may was divided in the following way:
Among those who will receive the deposit on 13 May retired workers stand out, since they are the group with the average highest monthly. According to official figures from the SSA, the average payment for retirees reaches $2,081.16 dollars monthly.
This means that many retirees who meet the established date of birth could receive more than $2,000 dollars in this round of payments. However, or, the exact amount depends on factors such as the years worked, the accumulated salary during working life and the age at which they requested retirement.
On the other hand, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries receive a monthly average of $1.6 $34.70 . Meanwhile, those collecting survivor benefits get about $1,625.56 dollars per month.
Not all beneficiaries wait until the second Wednesday of the month to collect. Some people have already received their money since last May 1 due to adjustments in the federal calendar. n who began receiving Social Security before May 1997. Normally, this group gets paid on the 3rd of each month, but because May 3 fell on a Sunday, the SSA advanced the deposit to Friday May 1st.
The same situation occurred with those simultaneously receiving Social Security and Supplemental Income Income(SSI). This program is aimed at people with low income and limited resources s. Under normal conditions, dual beneficiaries receive SSI on day 1 and Social Security on day 3. However, due to the weekend, both payments were sent on the same Friday May 1.
The Management reminded that there are different ways to receive monthly benefits. The most used option is direct deposit to bank accounts, which can be updated using the d tool igital “my Social Security”. Despite the fact that paper checks have been stopped issuing since last year, there are people who can meet certain characteristics for the government to make a valid exception.
Additionally, recipients can use the Direct Express card, a debit card designed for federal payments. Individuals interested Sadas can request information by calling 1-800-333-1795, 1-800-772-1213 or by going directly to a Social Security office.