April is moving along, and Social Security continues to send payments to millions of beneficiaries across the United States. Over the past few weeks, retirees in groups 1, 2, and 3 have already gotten their money, according to the official schedule from the Social Security Administration (SSA). For many of them, these checks represent their main source of income, especially in times of high inflation and unstable prices.
With each payment, the historic role of Social Security as a safety net that has sustained seniors and those living with disabilities for decades is reinforced. The system not only seeks to reward years of work, but also to provide some financial stability during retirement.
Now, it is the turn of Group 4 retirees, who will receive their monthly check this Tuesday, April 23. This group, which includes beneficiaries with birth dates between the 21st and 31st of the month, will receive the average payment of $1,907, although not everyone will receive exactly that amount. This is a general average, not a fixed amount. This payment already includes the COLA 2025 adjustment, which makes it slightly higher than last year’s payment for the same month.
Who will receive Social Security payments on April 23?
This Tuesday, people who meet two specific conditions will get their check: they started collecting Social Security after May 1997 and were born between the 21st and 31st of any month. If you are in that group, the money will most likely go directly to your bank account through Direct Deposit, the fastest and most secure method offered by the SSA.
Direct Deposit not only avoids delays due to holidays or postal errors, but also guarantees that the money will be available within 24 hours of being sent. This means that those who qualify and have this method activated could see the payment reflected in their account on Tuesday morning.
There is also another secure and widely used option: the Direct Express card, which is especially popular among beneficiaries who do not have a traditional bank account. This card allows you to access your money from ATMs or make purchases directly, with the added benefit of being backed by the federal government.
In short, if you are 62 or older, part of Group 4 of retirees, and have direct deposit or Direct Express activated, you could have your money in your hands in less than a day. Social Security continues to keep its monthly promise, and on April 23, it’s time for a new group of beneficiaries to enjoy their check. Anyways, Beneficiaries with a Disability could also get this check as long as they are in Group 4 of Social Security.