articleThe Brief The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), and the date varies depending on your birthdate or when you began receiving benefits. Social Security August payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Social Security payment schedule for August 2026The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), but the date varies – generally depending on the day you were born. How to report a missing Social Security paymentWhat you can do:Those who do not receive their electronic payment on the scheduled date should contact their bank or financial institution first, according to the Social Security Administration – which notes that it "may be experiencing a delay in posting your payment." Those who still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment should call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact their local Social Security office.