The first wave of May Social Security payments is being issued this week, with millions of retirees and disability beneficiaries set to receive funds on Wednesday, 13 May, under the Social Security Administration's (SSA) standard payment schedule. The disbursement, which follows the SSA's staggered system based on birth dates, applies to beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of any month. As cost-of-living pressures remain high, the timing of Social Security payments continues to be closely watched by households relying on monthly benefits.
