The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that provides income to people who are unable to work due to a medical condition. It is one of the most important sources of income for people with disabilities in the United States. Since it represents, in many cases, a main income for households that receive these benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a fairly strict schedule and always pays on the specified dates.
Individuals who qualify for the SSDI benefits are those with significant disabilities that prevent them from engaging in substantial profitable activity. To be eligible, applicants must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and earned sufficient work credits. The disability should be expected to last for at least a year or result in death. The SSA has already announced the dates for payments in August 2023.
Social Security SSI and SSDI payment dates for August 2023
The schedule for SSDI benefit payments is established by the SSA based on the birthdate of the primary beneficiary. The SSA has assigned specific payment dates for different birthdate ranges to evenly distribute the workload and ensure timely payments.

In August 2023, the Social Security Administration has released the schedule for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) payments. Beneficiaries can expect to receive their payments on the following dates:
- August 1st: Payments will be made to SSI (Supplemental Security Income) beneficiaries.
- August 3rd: Beneficiaries who started receiving their payments before May 1997 will receive their benefits on this date.
- August 9th: If your birthdate falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, you can expect your SSDI payment on this day.
- August 16th: Those with birthdates between the 11th and 20th will receive their SSDI benefits on this date.
- August 23rd: Finally, beneficiaries with birthdates between the 21st and 31st can anticipate their payments on this day.
If you are new to the SSDI program, you will receive your first payment within 45 days of the date your claim is approved.
Who qualifies for SSDI Benefits? These are the requirements
To be eligible for SSDI, you must meet certain requirements, including:
- You must be under the age of 65.
- You must have a medical condition that prevents you from working.
- You must have worked and paid into Social Security for a certain amount of time.
The amount of money you receive in SSDI benefits is based on your work history and earnings. You can find more information about SSDI benefits on the Social Security Administration website.
Here are some additional details about the SSDI eligibility requirements:
- Age: You must be under the age of 65 to be eligible for SSDI. If you are 65 or older, you may be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits instead of SSDI.
- Medical condition: You must have a medical condition that prevents you from working. This condition must be severe enough that it is expected to last for at least one year or result in death.
- Work history: You must have worked and paid into Social Security for a certain amount of time. The amount of time you need to have worked depends on your age when you become disabled.