The disability benefit forms a large part of United States Social Security benefits. In 2023, 11% of the benefits sent by the Administration went to beneficiaries of this type.
Therefore, we can say that many Americans living on a retirement benefit have a disability check. In this sense, they form a very important group of United States citizens. So anyone who gets SSDI falls into the group of retirees.
Not only that, but Disability beneficiaries have access to an extra check that the Social Security Administration sends only to certain beneficiaries. If eligible, retirees can get one of these checks, which will get them two in the first week.
However, certain unique requirements must be met in order to collect the payment this week. However, it is not a cause for concern if a beneficiary does not collect a check this week, since there are more Disability payment days in April.
How do I get two Disability payments in the first week of April?
These two payments will arrive on two different days. The first of the checks will be on April 1st and the second on April 3rd. We may get only one of these checks or we may get both. We may also not get either payment this week.
To get a check on April 1st, you must have a Supplemental Security Income benefit. This type of extra payment is for low-income beneficiaries who are age 65 or older or have a disability.
On the other hand, the April 3rd check is for group 1 retirees. This group is made up of all beneficiaries with a benefit, whether Disability or not, prior to May 1997. This is the only way we will get this payment.
If we meet all these requirements the Administration will send us these two checks. The first check is for a maximum of $943. The second check, in the case of Disability, can be up to $3,822. Those who have an Age Retirement can reach up to $4,873 per month.
Remember that these calendar days mark the sending of payments, but not the receiving. If we want to have a Disability payment as soon as possible we need to activate Direct Deposit. Only then will we get the payment immediately.