Question about SSI payments and when an expected check might arrive.

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At the end of August I called the Social Sec. office to ask about a second payment on the original backpay amount. I had gotten a letter a long time ago that the amount of back pay due required that it be broken up into two payments. The second payment would come in 6 months. Well, I didn't know if it was 6 months from the time I got the letter, the time my son was approved, etc... When I called the office (the main 800 number, not a local office) I inquired about the 2nd installment of the backpay. The lady, who sounded very competent, said he was scheduled to recieve the check on the 2nd of September. I was very happy because that check gave me the boost I needed to pay rent and get groceries. Well, it's the 5th and the check hasn't come. I did recieve a letter that said he would get the check "by Sept 12th." Have any of you ever recieved a letter like this? If so, was the payment early at all or did it come on the date the letter said? I really need it to come by the middle of the week. My landlord came to collect rent and I had to write a bad check. Monday is Labor Day, so banks won't be open and mail won't run, so I'm safe at least until then. My husband's check goes in the bank direct deposit Friday morning and then I get a small paycheck on Monday. Oh, and I made payout this month, so I'll get some Mylot bucks =) I just NEED this check and wondered if any of you have gotten checks a little earlier than the date by which they said you would recieve it. Any input is appreciated!