Every month, millions of retirees and beneficiaries eagerly await their Social Security payments. While many payments follow a schedule based on birth dates, not all recipients receive their checks this way. Knowing the different payment schedules can help ensure you know exactly when to expect your money.
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March Payment
The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a three-Wednesday payment schedule for most beneficiaries. For March, payments are being sent on the following dates:
| Payment Date | Birthdays Covered |
|---|---|
| March 12 | Born between the 1st and 10th |
| March 19 | Born between the 11th and 20th |
| March 26 | Born between the 21st and 31st |
If your birthday falls within these ranges, you should receive your payment on the corresponding date. However, not all Social Security recipients are included in this schedule.
Exceptions
Certain beneficiaries do not receive their payments according to the Wednesday schedule. Here are some exceptions:
- If you started receiving retirement, disability, or survivor benefits before May 1997, your payment arrives on the 3rd of each month instead of following the birth date-based schedule.
- Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) get their payments on the 1st of each month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is sent on the last business day of the previous month.
- Beneficiaries who receive both SSI and regular Social Security benefits get two separate payments. This month, the SSI payment was deposited on February 28, and the regular Social Security payment was sent on March 3.
Planning
If you want to stay informed about when your Social Security payments will arrive in 2025, you can check the official SSA payment calendar on their website. Keeping track of your payment dates ensures you can manage your finances effectively and avoid unnecessary concerns.
FAQs
When do retirees get Social Security payments?
Most receive payments on a Wednesday based on their birth date.
Who gets Social Security on the 3rd of the month?
Beneficiaries who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
When does SSI get paid each month?
On the 1st, unless it’s a weekend or holiday, then the day before.
Do people on SSI and Social Security get two payments?
Yes, SSI and Social Security are paid separately each month.
Where can I check my 2025 SSA payment schedule?
You can find the official calendar on the SSA website.
