According to 2021 statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, or 13% of the civilian non-institutionalized population, most of whom are unable to work and care for themselves. For this reason, Disability Benefits Program is one of the nation’s most important assistance programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is designed to provide disabled people with a monthly SSDI check to help them make ends meet. If you’re already eligible for disability benefits and your birth date is between the 21st and 31st, remember that your monthly check will be deposited into your bank account today.
Social Security announces new payment dates for disability benefits for September
Millions of disabled beneficiaries receive monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration, but the amount of each payment varies depending on the type of disability, work history, and contributions made before the disability. For example, to qualify as a blind recipient, you should have no better than 20/200 vision in your better eye. In addition, you could be eligible for the maximum disability benefit of $3,822 if your contributions on your maximum taxable income and the number of years you worked before you developed a disability.
Remember that the Social Security Administration’s policies and regulations can sometimes be confusing, so it is advisable to speak with or confirm with a financial advisor or SSA specialist. According to the SSDI payment plan, After today’s payment, the SSA will resume monthly payments through September 11 for all disabled individuals who received benefits before May 1997, and their payments will be transferred regardless of age. All upcoming September disability benefit payment dates can be found in the table below:
| Persons entitled to disability benefits | payday | SSDI Check (payment method) |
| Disability benefits for persons who applied for benefits before May 1997 | 3 September (Wednesday) | Disability benefits are always scheduled on this day unless it is a weekend or holiday. |
| Disability benefits for persons who applied for benefits after May 1997 | 11 September (Second Wednesday)
18 September (third Wednesday) 25 September (Fourth Wednesday) |
Date of birth: between 1 and 10
Date of birth: between 11 and 20 Date of birth: between 21 and 31 |
Disabled people typically receive up to $1,537 in monthly benefits, with a maximum monthly payment of $3,822, based on the total amount of Social Security contributions made before becoming disabled. Blind people can receive benefits of up to $2,590, and active workers can also apply for SSDI. In addition, blind workers can qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) payments by accruing credits while working. Keep in mind that these beneficiaries may be eligible for benefits from both SSI and SSDI.
Changes to the application process for disability benefits
According to the Social Security AdministrationIn fiscal year 2023, more than 1.8 million people applied for disability benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Until recently, Social Security required adult applicants to provide 15 years of employment history. This is because the core component of Social Security’s definition of impairment is inability to work. Disability for adult applicants is defined by Social Security as serious medical problems that prevent substantial work for at least one year or are likely to result in death.
This strict definition of disability for SSDI and SSI means that Applications for disabled people are based primarily on illnesses, injuries, limitations, treatments, and employment history. However, it can be quite difficult to recall details from a fifteen-year employment history, such as job titles, responsibilities, dates, etc. SSA clients at the Urban Justice Center often have difficulty providing truthful information about their past. While their disability benefits claim is pending, the SSA regularly helps them update and clarify information about their past employment to enhance their employment history. As of June 22, Social Security now considers employment periods of 5 years (not 15) and periods of employment of less than 30 days as irrelevant.
