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The first Social Security payments in September will be distributed to recipients this week, but those who previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may see a lower benefit check.
In April, the Social Security Agency (SSA) announced that it would withhold 50% of recipients’ monthly checks to compensate for past overpayments issued.
The agency began issuing overpayment notices on April 25, 2025, and began withholding 50% of recipient benefits after about 90 days (or about July 24, about July 24) until the overpayment is repaid.
Here’s what you need to know about Social Security Payments this week:
Who will receive Social Security payments this week?
According to the SSA payment calendar, beneficiaries born on Wednesday, September 10th on the 10th day of their birth will receive monthly Social Security benefits on Wednesday, September 10th.
When will Social Security payments be sent?
Social Security benefits are paid primarily to older or retired recipients, but are usually paid on Wednesdays.
According to the SSA calendar, if the recipient’s birth date is between the first and tenth of the month, a payment will be issued on the second Wednesday of the payment month.
According to the SSA payment calendar, recipients born between the 11th and 20th will be paid on the third Wednesday, while recipients born after the 20th of the month will be paid on the fourth Wednesday.
Complete 2025 Social Security Payment Calendar
SSI Payment Schedule for the remaining August of 2025 and 2026
The winner of the Supplemental Security Income Check was September 1, 2025. However, these payments were issued on August 29th, after September 1st and after Labor Day.
According to the SSA calendar, the SSI check will be sent on the next dates in 2025 and early 2026.
- Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 (checks for October 2025)
- Friday, October 31st, 2025 (checks for November 2025)
- Monday, December 1st, 2025 (Checked December 2025)
- Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 (Checked January 2026)
- Friday, January 30th, 2026 (check February 2026)
- Friday, February 27th, 2026 (checks for March 2026)
Contributor: Mike Snyder, USA Today
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