The days you must be born to receive the next $4,873 Social Security check

Many people who are planning to retire soon would like to receive the maximum Social Security check after having worked throughout their lives. However, to receive this maximum benefit, people should take into account factors like their full retirement age (AGE) and Social Security contributions. Even though it is not impossible to qualify for this monthly benefit, it does require some planning and knowing more about all the requirements you need to meet to receive the $4,873 monthly check. If you are looking forward to retiring soon, check here for all the information about Social Security payment amounts. 

Social Security payments are essential for paying for daily living expenses, health care, housing, entertainment, taxes, debt, travel, and hobbies for millions of seniors aged 65 and older. Without these benefits, many older people would find themselves living in poverty. Although 12% of seniors require assistance today, more than half of them would be in need if Social Security did not provide them with the monthly benefits that allow them to make ends meet. According to the Economic Policy Institute, 30 percent of senior beneficiaries get more than 90 percent of their income from Social Security.

Which American seniors are eligible for the $4,873 Social Security check?

Depending on your full retirement age (FRA), your work history, and the amount of Social Security contributions you have paid into the system, there are different amounts of Social Security payments available to retirees. To qualify for the $4,873 monthly payment, retirees must have claimed benefits up to age 70 and have paid into the Social Security system based on their highest taxable earnings in the last 35 years. However, if you don’t meet these requirements, other payment amounts are available, as described here: 

When will the Social Security check be delivered in June? 

According to the Social Security payment schedule this month, retired workers will receive four rounds of payments throughout the month. The first round of payments will go to all retirees who claimed benefits before May 1997, and they will receive their Social Security check regardless of their birth date. Once this payment is delivered, Social Security will deliver the last three rounds of payments on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month. This means that retired workers will see their funds on June 12th, 18th, and 26th. Below, you can find the full payment schedule for retirees in June:

Please remember that to keep up to date with all the upcoming payment dates throughout the year, you can visit the official benefit payment schedule. Moreover, if you have additional questions or inquiries you would like to ask about your monthly benefits, check your “My Social Security Account,” where you can submit and request online orders. Lastly, if you didn’t get your payment on the date established, wait at least three mailing dates before contacting the SSA’s customer care service.