Millions of Americans set to receive Social Security payments up to $5,181 this week
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Updated · Newsweek · Apr 27
Millions of Americans set to receive Social Security payments up to $5,181 this week
11 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Apr 27
On May 1, both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and pre-May 1997 retirement beneficiaries will receive payments, with further distributions scheduled throughout May for other groups.
The maximum monthly Social Security benefit is $5,181 for those delaying retirement to age 70, while the average retired worker receives $2,071.30. SSI maximums are $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples.
Recent staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration have led to increased service delays, with a Senate report highlighting long call wait times and disruptions, though the SSA claims improvements under Commissioner Frank Bisignano.
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