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The article explains the Social Security benefit payment schedule for 2026, detailing how payment dates are determined by birth dates and providing specific dates for each month, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
Social Security payments for January 2026 are scheduled based on beneficiaries' start date and birth date, with specific dates for SSA and SSI recipients, and guidance provided for reporting missing payments.
The Social Security Administration announced that SSI and Social Security benefits will increase starting late December 2025 due to an annual cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation, with maximum federal SSI benefits rising to $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples, though some advocates believe the increase is insufficient to match rising living costs.
Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will receive their December payments on specific dates based on their birth dates, with SSI recipients getting two payments this month on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. The SSA provides a schedule and advises contacting your bank if payments are delayed.
Some Social Security recipients, specifically SSI beneficiaries, are receiving double or even triple payments this month due to a scheduling quirk where November's SSI payment is issued early because the usual payment date falls on a weekend. This affects around 7.4 million SSI recipients and some dual-benefit claimants, but the SSA assures that the government shutdown does not impact these payments.
The COLA increase for 2026 is set at 2.7%, starting in January, providing a moderate boost to Social Security and SSI benefits to help recipients cope with inflation, with payments scheduled throughout the year and specific adjustments for those receiving both benefits. The increase also affects tax and income thresholds, ensuring financial stability for beneficiaries.
A report criticizes recent changes by the Trump administration at the Social Security Administration, highlighting increased difficulties for disabled and poor Americans in accessing benefits, with issues in field office service, phone system re-routing, and complex eligibility rules, despite some overall improvements in claim processing times.
Millions of Social Security recipients are experiencing smaller or no payments in July due to the SSA's efforts to recover alleged overpayments, which has caused confusion and hardship. The agency is offsetting payments to recoup past overpayments, especially affecting SSI and SSDI beneficiaries, with some seeing up to 50% reductions. Recipients can appeal or request waivers, but the process is complex. This crackdown is part of broader efforts to address trust fund shortfalls, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations.
Claims of a $3,550 relief payment for SSI and SSDI recipients in June 2025 are unfounded and not officially confirmed. The article clarifies that these rumors are false, and beneficiaries should rely on official sources for accurate information about social security benefits and payments.
The Social Security Administration has announced the payment schedule for June 2025, with benefits for those who started before May 1997 paid on specific Wednesdays based on birth date, and SSI payments issued on June 1st, with instructions for reporting missing payments.
On May 28, 2025, millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments on the same day due to calendar adjustments: early retirees receiving up to $1,999 and SSI recipients getting their June payment early, with the event occurring because June 1 falls on a weekend. Recipients should verify deposits and beware of scams, as this rare double payment is expected to recur several times in 2025.
The Social Security Administration distributes payments based on birth dates, with those born between the 1st and 10th receiving their payments on the second Wednesday of each month. On December 11, beneficiaries in this group will receive an average payment of $1,900. Payments for those born between the 11th and 20th will be on December 18, and for those born between the 21st and 31st on December 24, due to the holiday. SSI beneficiaries will receive their January 2025 payment on December 31, reflecting a 2.5% COLA increase.
The article provides detailed information on the payment dates for SSI and SSDI for the next six months in 2024, including the impact of the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on these benefits. It explains the eligibility requirements, the differences in payment schedules, and the anticipated changes in benefit amounts due to COLA. The article also discusses the potential inadequacy of the current Consumer Price Index used to calculate benefits for people with disabilities.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for July, with payments being disbursed on specific Wednesdays based on beneficiaries' birth dates. Retirees born between the 11th and 20th will receive their payments on July 17, while those born between the 21st and 31st will get theirs on July 24. Additional benefits like SNAP Food Stamps may also be received around these dates. Recipients should verify their eligibility and payment dates to ensure they receive their benefits on time.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute payments on July 17 and July 24, 2024, to eligible recipients. To qualify for the July 17 payment, beneficiaries must have been receiving benefits since May 1997 and have a birthdate between the 11th and 20th of any month. The July 24 payment is for those with birthdates between the 21st and 31st. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will resume in August. Direct deposit is recommended for timely receipt of funds.