The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in 14 days. Here is all you need to know about May’s Social Security payments.

Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get two checks in May, but no check in June.

Social Security's May payment schedule is normal for most recipients. But Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will get two checks this month.