The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in January.

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential ...

When a survivor benefit suddenly shrinks because the Social Security Administration says it paid you too much, the letter can ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits garnished if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes ...

(NEXSTAR) – Last month, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients. The increase ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

Senate Democrats have proposed the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act to increase benefits by $200 per month for six months, aiming to help seniors and veterans cope with inflation and the ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, the last group will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more SSI check ...

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