When you receive your check depends on how long you have been collecting Social Security and your date of birth. Note that SSI recipients get two checks this month and none the next

Social Security's August schedule is normal but if you were overpaid in the past, you may not be getting as much as you expected.

SSA beneficiaries can expect a payment on Aug. 13, Aug. 20 or Aug. 27. The start of August brings the tail end of summer, the start of school for many, and another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program.