The new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, go out in 12 days. When will checks arrive? Social Security payments are scheduled to begin on the second Wednesday of every month and continue in waves on a weekly basis.

If you receive SSI and Social Security, you may get three checks in August. But some people may see smaller checks. Why?

The remaining SSI checks in 2025 will be distributed as follows: According to the SSA, if you haven’t received your payment on the scheduled date, allow three additional mailing days before contacting them. Over 99% of benefits are paid electronically and arrive on time.