Many Americans who depend on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) need to make sure they get their monthly payouts on time in order to stay financially stable. To make good use of their cash, they need to know when the payments are due. You can find all the information you need about when to get your April SSDI payment below. This will help you plan your finances without any problems.
What is Social Security Disability Insurance?
There is a federal insurance policy in the United States called Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). It is run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Individuals who are physically unable to work because of a disability (usually physical) are eligible for this program, which is meant to provide extra cash.
Payroll taxes paid by workers, employers, and people who work for themselves are the main source of money for the SSDI program. The goal of the program is to help people who have worked in the past but can’t do so now because of a disease by giving them money.
You must have worked long enough to earn work credits in order to get SSDI benefits. The number of credits you need varies on how old you are when you become disabled. You also need to have a disease that the Social Security Administration says is so bad that it keeps you from working. You get money from SSDI based on how much you earn, but the exact amount can change if you are old, have a family, or have other sources of income.
Payment Schedule for April 2024
- Born on the 1st to 10th of the month: SSDI payments are disbursed on the second Wednesday of the month. For April 2024, this date is April 10th.
- Born on the 11th to 20th of the month: Payments are made on the third Wednesday, which is April 17th for April 2024.
- Born on the 21st to 31st of the month: Payments are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday, which falls on April 24th for April 2024.
- Individuals who began receiving SSDI before May 1997: These recipients have a different payment schedule, typically receiving their payments on the third of the month, regardless of their birth date. If the third falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made on the nearest business day.
- Recipients of both SSDI and Supplemental Security Income (SSI): For those also receiving SSI and who have been in the program since before May 1997, payments are disbursed on the first of the month.
- Payments are generally deposited directly into recipients’ bank accounts or loaded onto their Direct Express debit cards at 12:01 a.m. on the payment date.
Also See:- SSI Payment Dates April 2024
Managing SSDI Payment Issues
People who get Social Security payouts should wait three more mailing days before taking action if they don’t get them on the due date, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). This extra time is meant to cover possible delays in processing or bank sending times.
Steps to Address Non-Receipt of Payments
- You can check with your bank or other financial institution to see if any new transactions have been made yet.
- If the payment is still not there after checking with your bank, call the Social Security office in your area. To take care of the problem quickly, it’s best to do this over the phone or in person.
- Have your Social Security number and the details of your payment plan ready when you call the SSA or your bank. This will speed up the process.