When will I get my October Social Security check? Why there are 2 SSI payments in the month

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

'I've Been Struggling With Working The Last 2 Years': How To Ask Your Doctor About SSI/SSDI When Mental Health Is Affecting Work

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold ...

Social Security payment dates for October 2025: See schedule of when to expect benefits

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays, with the first wave of payments going out on the second Wednesday of the month, Oct. 8. Subsequent payments will go out on the third (Oct. 15) ...
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The Social Security Disability Application Process Could Take 8 Months — Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

Understanding Social Security and SSI Benefits: Key Dates and Changes for September 2025

A significant issue affecting many beneficiaries is the recent policy change regarding overpayments. Starting in July 2025, the SSA began withholding 50% of monthly benefits from individuals who have ...

When do I get my Social Security, SSI benefits? Last September payment coming Wednesday

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...
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More than 1 million are waiting for Social Security to process initial disability claims. The consequences are ‘devastating,' lawmaker says

If you've applied for Social Security disability benefits and are still waiting for an answer, you're not alone. "For the first time in history, more than 1 million people are waiting on the Social ...