The federal government's social security program undergoes major restructuring, but 69 million Americans Who receive services are impatient to see their monthly checks.
The new Ministry of Government (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and supported by the Trump administration, looks at Social Security while seeking to reduce federal spending. The program see job cutsoffice closings, a reshuffle customer service strategy And Meticulous examination for fraud.
About 7.4 million Americans which are disabled or have limited resources receive payments of additional monthly security income services (SSI). About half of those who receive SSI also receive social security.
Here is what you need to know about this year's social security benefits.
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When will I get my direct social security deposit in May 2025? See this month's payment calendar
The annual distribution schedules of the Social Security Administration for 2025 And 2026 are available online so you can use the calendar for budgeting purposes.
Regular social security retirement services are sent to the usual SSA schedule:
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Friday May 2: People who started to receive social security before May 1997
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Wednesday May 14: Birth dates between the first and 10th of the month.
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Wednesday May 21: Dates of birth between the 11th and the 20th of the month.
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Wednesday May 28: Dates of birth between the 21st and the 31st of the month.
What is SSI?
Additional security income offers monthly advantages to those who have a limited income or resources that are 65 years or over, blind or have an eligible handicap. Children with a qualification handicap can also obtain SSI, According to the SSA website.
Adults who qualify for SSIs have generally not have Monthly salary greater than $ 2,019.
Those eligible for SSIs can start the request process onlinein person in your premises Social security officeor by calling the 1-800-772-1213 (TTy 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time during the work week.
Soft benefits 2025: SSI payment calendar
Those who get Additional security income (SSI) will receive two checks in May – one on May 1 (check for May 2025) and a second on May 30 (check for June). For months, when the first of the month falls into federal holidays or a weekend, SSI services are issued early – June 1 is a Sunday.
The Social Security Administration suggests that if you do not receive your payment on the scheduled date, authorize three additional sending days before contacting the agency; Most arrive in time because 99% of beneficiaries are paid electronically.
SSI checks will be sent to the remaining dates in 2025, According to the SSA calendar::
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Thursday May 1, 2025 (check May 2025)
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Friday May 30, 2025 (check for June 2025)
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Tuesday July 1, 2025 (check for July 2025)
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Friday August 1, 2025 (check for August 2025)
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Friday August 30, 2025 (check for September 2025)
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Wednesday October 1, 2025 (check for October 2025)
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Friday October 31, 2025 (check for November 2025)
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Monday December 1, 2025 (check for December 2025)
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Wednesday December 31, 2025 (check for January 2026)
What is the full retirement age of Social Security for 2025?
The complete, or “normal” age, of retirement has gradually increased in recent years, increasing by two months for each year of successive birth. For example, if you were born in 1958, your full retirement age is 66 years and 8 months, while those born in 1959 will reach it at 66 years and 10 months.
According to the SSAIndividuals born between May 2, 1958 and February 28, 1959, will reach their full retirement age in 2025. For those born in 1960 and later, the full retirement age will increase to 67.
Can old retirement people get their advantages now?
Yes, but there are consequences to type too early. Workers can choose to receive services from the age of 62, but in a reduced amount. However, those who delay complaint services until the age of 70 are rewarded with a higher monthly payment.
Other modifications to social security in 2025 include a lower adjustment of the cost of living (2.5%, down compared to 3.4%), an increase in the maximum limit of taxable profits from $ 168,000 to $ 176,100 and enlarged services based on appointment in the national security offices.
What is the maximum social security benefit in 2025?
In 2024, the highest Social security For individual retired individuals, the retirement age was $ 3,822 per month, according to the SSA. Due to certain inflation adjustments in the way social security is calculated and the way in which the past profits are adjusted for inflation, this maximum advantage will reach $ 4,018 per month, totaling more than $ 48,000 per year in 2025.
– USA Today contributed to this report.
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