Now that May is here, you might be worried if you never got yours Social security payment in April. Your benefits should arrive around the same time each month, depending on how long you’ve been receiving benefits and your date of birth.
A late payment doesn’t always mean you won’t get your money at all, and it can happen for a variety of reasons. For example, maybe you closed your bank account or moved. In any case, it’s best to call the Social Security Administration to find out what’s going on. We’ll explain how to do this below.
Here’s why your Social Security benefits may be late, and what to do about it. For more information, here’s what happens if you get Social Security Overpayment and why you might still need yours cost of living adjustment letter.
Reasons Your Social Security Check May Be Late
That’s why your Social Security payment may not have been in your bank account last month.
Your bank information has changed: If you’ve recently changed your bank information and haven’t updated your Social Security account, that could be why you haven’t received your money.
You recently moved: If your address has changed since your last Social Security payment, this may cause your benefits to be delayed.
You have just applied for benefits: If recently apply for social security, it will take several months before you start receiving benefits. Approximately 30 days after applying, you will receive a letter indicating the start date of expected benefits.
The Social Security Administration has stopped your benefits: The SSA can end your benefits if you start working and your earnings exceed the maximum amount allowed. Your benefits can also be suspended if you have been incarcerated for more than 30 days.
Social Security offices are experiencing delays: If the Social Security office processing your payments has a problem, such as understaffing, it could potentially delay your benefits.
Check your Social Security status
If you’ve applied for benefits but haven’t received a letter in the mail and it’s been 30 or more days, you can check the status of your application. You will need to enter your My Social Security Account or create one if you haven’t already.
Once you’re logged in, you can see yours current location of the claimas well as the scheduled date and time of the court hearing.
If more than 30 days have passed and you haven’t called the Social Security Administration, it may be best to call or visit your local office for more information.
How to report a missing payment
If your Social Security direct deposit has not arrived in your bank account on a typical scheduled day, call your bank. They may be able to tell you if there is a delay in posting your payment.
If your bank doesn’t see pending payments, it may be time to call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security office. Someone in the office will review your case and if they determine that you are owed payment, they will forward it.
For more information, here the maximum amount of Social Security money you can receive monthly. Here a Girl’s social security sheet for all your questions.
