The US Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to distribute new payments to both retirement and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) recipients throughout next week. An average person who receives SSDI benefits receives $1,580 but retirement recipients obtain $1,976.
Benefits increase due to 2025 COLA increase
These benefits have increased by 2.5% due to the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) increase for the year 2025. This means that retirement and SSDI recipients will receive a higher payment this year than before. However, beneficiaries must meet certain conditions to receive payments from SSA next week.
Retirement and SSDI payments to be issued by SSA on February 12
According to SSA’s schedule, the next payment date is set for February 12. 9 days after the first payment date of February, this new payment will be issued.
If your date of birth is between the 1st and 10th, then this payment will be for you.
Who will be eligible?
- If your date of birth is before the 11th, then you will get this payment.
- Also, this payment will be received only by those who started receiving Social Security benefits after April 30, 1997.
- If you are also receiving SSI (Supplemental Security Income), then you will get payment on a different schedule.
What to do if payment is delayed?
All payments will be sent by SSA on time, but if your check is late or lost, then you should take some steps immediately:
- Contact your bank or financial institution first: Sometimes payments can be delayed due to banking procedures.
- Wait for 3 mailing days before contacting SSA: if the money does not arrive after three days, notify SSA.
SSA’s Payment Schedule: 2 More Payments in February
If you are not eligible for the February 12 payment, there is no need to worry. SSA will issue two more payments this month:
- February 19: If your date of birth is between the 11th and 20th, you will get the payment on this day.
- February 26: Those whose date of birth is between the 21st and 31st will get the last payment from SSA on February 26.
Conclusion
SSA distributes retirement and SSDI payments to its beneficiaries on different dates throughout the month of February. The payment date depends on the birthday you have on record. Contact your bank initially and later inform SSA when delays are present. The increase of 2.5% in 2025 COLA benefits has raised retirement benefits by 2.5% in this year to help beneficiaries stabilize their finances.
FAQs
Q. When will the next SSA payment be issued?
A. The next SSA payment will be issued on February 12, 2025.
Q. Who qualifies for the February 12 SSA payment?
A. Those born between the 1st and 10th of the month and receiving Social Security benefits after April 30, 1997.
Q. How much will retirees and SSDI recipients receive?
A. Retirees may receive $1,976 on average, while SSDI recipients may get $1,580.
Q. What should I do if my payment is delayed?
A. First, contact your bank or financial institution. If it doesn’t arrive within three mailing days, contact SSA.
Q. Are there more SSA payments in February?
A. Yes, additional payments will be issued on February 19 (for those born between the 11th and 20th) and February 26 (for those born between the 21st and 31st).