The payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees on Jan. 22.

Ever since the U.S. Social Security Administration opened its books to the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service, it has been able to stop and recover more than $31 million in improper Social Security payments to dead people.

The last round of payments for January are coming. If you're waiting on your check, here's when you can expect it.

February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 13 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,

President Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees.

In February 2025, the Social Security Administration will distribute new Disability payments to various retiree groups.

The third round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees in six days. Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Jan. 22.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the dates and maximum amounts for Social Security payments in February 2025. This provides stability and clear guidance for beneficiaries. Payments will be based on birth dates.