Spousal benefits are on the way if you are eligible for these Social Security monthly payments in September. If you are married and your spouse is receiving retirement or disability benefits, you may apply for benefits on their record.
As of July 2024, the average benefit for spouses of retired workers is $910. As this is an average amount, some spouses may receive either higher or lower direct deposits or checks.
Social Security payments for workers and spouses in September
Spouses and retired workers can receive their next payments on the following paydays in September:
- Social Security benefit payment on September 3:
- if receiving SSI on August 30, 2024, and Social Security
- if began to collect benefits before May 1997
- Wednesday benefit payments:
- September 11: born before the 11th
- September 18: birth date from 11-20
- September 25: birthday after the 20th
Supplemental Security Income recipients receive their monthly payment on August 30. SSI cannot be delivered on Sunday because both SSA offices and banks are closed. In this way, recipients, who have a low income, get money in advance rather than late.
Social Security spousal benefits requirements
If your spouse is about to retire, you should check your eligibility for spousal benefits. The easiest way will be to make use of your my Social Security account to download a Statement.
It will tell you about the worker’s eligibility and payment amount for retirement and SSDI benefits. What is more, it will show your family qualifies for survivors or if you could get spousal benefits too. The main requirements are:
- worker paid enough payroll taxes to qualify for Social Security
- spouse must be at least 62 years old
- having a qualifying child may also qualify you for them (under 16 on disability benefits)
The average payments for retired workers will be higher on average. SSA claimed that they are about $1,919. Some high earners may receive up to $4,873 if they filed at 70 and earned the taxable maximum in jobs covered by SSA.