Social Security, April Payment

April Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 17 days
April’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 17 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on April 1. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,
Social Security's April Payment Could Look Really Different for 3.2 Million Seniors
Social Security benefits usually only change en masse in January when the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. But if you're one of the 3.2 million Americans affected by the Social Security Fairness Act's recent passage,
More than 3 million people will soon get a Social Security boost. Here’s who qualifies for increased payments
According to the Social Security Administration, roughly 28 percent of state and local public employees are eligible for a benefit increase due to the new law, which leaves 72 percent who won’t see an adjustment in their monthly Social Security checks. Need expert guidance when it comes to managing your investments or planning for retirement?
Social Security: Final March payments before benefit increase in April
Social Security recipients should note an update for April 2025 payments, which will include benefit increases for millions of retirees.
Social Security Fairness Act Recipients Receive $7.5B to Date
The agency continues to pay remaining retroactive payments and is ready to begin paying higher monthly benefit payments beginning in April for people’s March benefit.
Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You
Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.
Social Security checks are increasing: When will you receive yours?
Social Security checks are increasing in 2025! Find out when payments arrive, how much you’ll get, and what steps to take to avoid delays.
Do I qualify to receive a retroactive Social Security benefits payment? What to know
As part of the new Social Security Fairness Act, millions of people will receive a retroactive payment in addition to monthly Social Security benefit increases.
Higher Social Security payments, back pay for 3.2 million people: Who qualifies?
More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients will receive one-time retroactive payments and higher monthly benefit checks due to a new law.
Second round of March Social Security payments goes out in 5 days
The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in five days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.
Retroactive Social Security payments are starting to be sent, what should you know?
In a groundbreaking move, the Social Security Fairness Act has ushered in a new era for public sector retirees in the United States.
3.2 Million Americans Will Get a Huge Social Security Boost This Month
The exact benefit increases will vary depending on each person's income history and how much they had withheld due to the WEP ...
New law has ignited a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. What you need to know
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 million more to go.
Social Security Fairness Act: Will every public worker receive a benefit increase because of the new law?
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025, has brought a wave of hope to millions of retired ...