Can I change the date I receive my benefits?

No. If you were receiving or applied for Social Security benefits on or before April 30, 1997, or if you receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will receive your benefit on the third of the month. If you receive only SSI, you will receive your benefit on the first of the month. If you applied for Social Security benefits after April 30, 1997, the birthday of the person whose record you receive benefits under determines your payment date:

Date of Birth Payment Day
1 st through 10 th Second Wednesday
11 th through 20 th Third Wednesday
21 st through 31 st Fourth Wednesday