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SSA Sets Aug. 2026 Benefit Dates by Birth Window

8/10/2026

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The Social Security Administration scheduled the August 2026 benefit payment for recipients born the 1st-10th on Aug. 12, 2026.
Beneficiaries born the 11th-20th will be paid on Aug. 19 and those born after the 20th on Aug. 26.
Beneficiaries whose check does not arrive should wait three mailing days, verify account details online, then call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213.

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Story summary

The Social Security Administration scheduled the August 2026 benefit payment for recipients born the 1st-10th on Aug. 12, 2026.
Beneficiaries born the 11th-20th will be paid on Aug. 19 and those born after the 20th on Aug. 26.
Beneficiaries whose check does not arrive should wait three mailing days, verify account details online, then call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213.