SSA Sends New Payments on April 16 for Retirees & Disabled: Check Your Eligibility

📅 April 16: Special Social Security Check for Select Recipients

This week brings some unexpected financial relief for thousands of Americans. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is sending out a new round of payments on April 16, but only a specific group of retirees and disability beneficiaries will see this money hit their bank accounts. And that’s not all — thanks to a major legal change, even more Americans could soon receive extra funds from the SSA.

🧾 Who Will Get the April 16 Social Security Payment?

The April 16 deposit isn't for everyone. You’ll only receive this payment if you:

• Started receiving benefits after May 1997

• Were born between the 11th and 20th of any month

This includes:

• Retired workers

• SSDI beneficiaries (disabled individuals)

• Survivors (widows and widowers receiving SSA benefits)

If you're enrolled in Direct Deposit, expect the money to appear faster. Paper check recipients might face a slight delay, depending on mail and bank timelines.

🏛️ Big Win: Fairness Act 2023 Changes Future Payments

In an exciting development, the Social Security Fairness Act — passed in 2023 — is now coming into play. From April 2025, over 3.2 million Americans who were previously affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) will now be eligible for higher monthly benefits and even retroactive payments.

This mostly affects:

• Retired teachers

• Former firefighters

• Ex-police officers

• Other public sector workers who paid into non-Social Security pensions

So, if you or someone you know falls into this category — check your SSA portal or talk to your local Social Security office. You might have some good news waiting.

📅 Remaining SSA Payments for April

After April 16, one final round of Social Security payments is scheduled for the month:

• April 23: For beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st, whose benefits also started after May 1997.

The SSA issues payments in a staggered cycle to keep things organized and prevent delays.

🧠 Tips to Get Your SSA Payment Faster

Want your money on time — or even early?

✅ Sign up for Direct Deposit
✅ Keep your address and bank info updated with SSA
✅ Check your payment status online at ssa.gov

Source:

https://www.tododisca.com/en/retirees-disability-beneficiaries-receive-a-new-social-security-payment-on-april-16th/