Social Security September Payments on Schedule, Potential Cuts Explained

Social Security payments for September will arrive on their normal dates. The payment schedule follows the standard pattern based on beneficiaries’ birth dates. This news comes from official Social Security Administration announcements.

However, some recipients may see a reduction in their monthly amount. The SSA is actively recouping billions in past overpayments issued to beneficiaries.

Understanding The Overpayment Recovery Process

The Social Security Administration began a significant effort to recover overpaid funds this year. In April, the agency announced it would withhold 50% of a recipient’s monthly benefit to collect these debts. Overpayment notices started going out on April 25, 2025.

According to a report from the Office of the Inspector General, nearly $72 billion in improper payments were made from 2015 to 2022. The vast majority of these were overpayments. As of last September, $23 billion remained uncollected.

Beneficiaries who receive a notice do have options. They have a 90-day window to request a review of the case. They can also ask for a waiver of the repayment or negotiate a lower monthly withholding rate.

Key September Payment Dates For Beneficiaries

The regular payment schedule for September is unchanged. Payments are distributed on Wednesdays throughout the month. Your specific date depends on your birthday.

Those with birthdays falling between the 1st and 10th will be paid on September 10. Beneficiaries with birthdays from the 11th to the 20th receive funds on September 17. Anyone with a birthday from the 21st to the 31st gets paid on September 24.

A separate group receives payment on a different date. People who started receiving benefits before May 1997 will get their September payment on the 3rd.

SSI Recipients Have An Altered Schedule

Supplemental Security Income operates on a different schedule. SSI provides support for aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income. These payments are typically issued on the first of each month.

Because September 1st falls on Labor Day, a federal holiday, the payment will arrive early. SSI recipients will receive their September benefit on Friday, August 29th. This early payment helps ensure beneficiaries have access to funds before the holiday weekend.

The September Social Security payment schedule remains consistent for most. Yet, the ongoing overpayment recoupment effort means some individuals must prepare for a smaller deposit. All recipients should carefully review any correspondence from the Social Security Administration.

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What causes a Social Security overpayment?

Overpayments often occur due to agency errors in calculating benefits. They also happen if a recipient fails to report a change in their income or living situation in a timely manner.

When will my specific Social Security payment arrive in September?

Payments are sent on Wednesdays. Your birth date determines your payment date. For example, a birthday between the 1st and 10th means payment on September 10.

Why is the SSI payment date different in September?

The SSI payment is typically on the first of the month. When the first is a holiday, like Labor Day on September 1st, the payment is issued on the preceding business day, which is August 29th.

What should I do if I get an overpayment notice?

You should contact the SSA immediately within the 90-day notice period. You can request a review of the decision, ask for a waiver, or propose a different repayment plan that is more affordable for you.

How much money is the SSA trying to recover?

An August 2024 Inspector General report noted $23 billion in overpayments remained uncollected as of September 2023. This is part of a larger $72 billion in improper payments identified from 2015 to 2022.