Press Release (En español)
For Immediate Release
press.office@ssa.gov
Social Security Checks Arriving Early for Those Anticipating High Intensity Storms
Carolyn W. Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that benefit checks are being delivered to some residents on Thursday, September 1 st, before the arrivals of Tropical Storm Hermine, Hurricane Lester, Hurricane Madeline, and Tropical Depression Eight and ahead of the regular September 3 rd payment date. About 12,750 beneficiaries in Hawaii, Florida, and North Carolina are affected by this early check delivery.
"As families gather supplies and prepare for the storms, getting their checks delivered early eliminates one concern many beneficiaries have," Acting Commissioner Colvin said. "Our beneficiaries rely on these checks to purchase the items they need to get through the storms or for transportation costs of evacuating to safer locations. We want to remind all of our beneficiaries that we offer direct deposit as a more secure and convenient option of receiving their benefits, especially when natural disasters strike."
Social Security worked closely with the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of the Treasury to make the early delivery of checks possible. The Department of the Treasury, through the Federal Reserve, has requested that the financial institutions in the affected areas honor the paper checks.
Beneficiaries living in the following counties will receive early delivery.
| State | Counties Affected | Beneficiaries Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | All | 3,220 |
| Florida | Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee | 8,189 |
| North Carolina | Brunswick, Carteret, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Onslow, New Hanover and Pender | 1,335 |
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