Some Social Security recipients getting extra payment in August: Here's why

(NEXSTAR) — For a second time this year, some Social Security recipients are on track to receive two payments in the same month.
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income usually get one payment a month. According to the Social Security Administration, this comes on the first day of the month — for August, that was Thursday.
The exception — which is contributing to the double payment in August — is when the first day of the month lands on a weekend or holiday. When t