Social Security checks could increase, but analysts warn it is “pretty overwhelming.”
Analysts forecast a 2.8% increase in Social Security Checks in 2026, but the rise may not be sufficient to offset the rising inflation, especially for older people living with fixed incomes.
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The third wave of Social Security payments in September will be sent to recipients this week, but changes to government programs are expected to come into effect near the end of 2025.
In September, President Donald Trump will end the issuance of paper checks by the federal government in March, and will receive a paper check for Social Security Payments after compliance deadline ends on September 30th.
Starting in October, you will need to set up direct deposits in your bank account or use your fast card directly.
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 20 days after the month of birth will receive monthly Social Security benefits on Wednesday, September 17th.
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.
Those who receive Social Security by May 1997 can expect to pay on the third day of the month, unless they do not pass on weekends or holidays.
Those who receive both Social Security and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) can expect to pay Social Security on the third day of the month and SSI on the first day of the month.
Complete 2025 Social Security Payment Calendar
SSI Payment Schedule for the remaining August of 2025 and 2026
The recipient of the Supplemental Security Income Check must receive the payment on the first business day of the month (September 1, 2025). However, since September 1st, Labor Day has been issued on August 29th.
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)
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