The SSA confirmed that beneficiaries and my Social Security account holders will not be required to visit a field office.

For those who want to monitor payments closely in August or need a way to structure their budget, the regular Social Security retirement benefit schedule for 2025 and 2026 can be found online. Approximately 7.4 million seniors, adults and children receive SSI benefits, according to an internal 2023 report.

Some Social Security recipients will receive two payments in August 2025. Find out why this happens, who qualifies, and what it means for September benefits.