CHECK IT: More than 72 million Americans to get direct one-off payment of up to $1,900 in 2 days – how to claim your money
MILLIONS of Americans are set to receive direct payments of up to $1,900 this month, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which has just released its complete payment schedule.
Payment Schedule Details
The SSA is distributing payments based on the beneficiaries’ start dates for receiving benefits. Individuals who began receiving benefits before May 1997 should have already received their payment on July 3.
For those who began receiving benefits after this date, payments will be distributed based on their birthdays:
- Born between the 1st and 10th: Payments will be issued on July 10.
- Born between the 11th and 20th: Payments will be issued on July 17.
- Born after the 20th: Payments will be issued on July 24.
To avoid any delays, the SSA encourages beneficiaries to sign up for direct deposit. This can be done online, in person at a bank, or by calling the Social Security office.
Issues Faced by Some Beneficiaries
Despite the upcoming payments, not everyone is in a favorable situation. California resident Vicki Estrada, 75, was shocked to discover she owed $33,000 to the SSA.
Estrada received a letter earlier this year informing her of an overpayment issue that required her to repay the amount. Initially, she thought it was a mistake but realized the seriousness of the situation when her SSI distribution decreased significantly.
Legal Action and Resolution
In response to the issue, Estrada consulted attorney Joe Fraulob. Fraulob criticized the SSA for its “bad calculations” and confusing correspondence. He argued that the administration had made errors, as Estrada had been receiving an extra $300 a month for over a decade.
Fraulob took legal action by filing waivers and contacting California lawmakers. Following these efforts, the SSA confirmed to local media that the $33,000 debt has been waived.
