The Social Security Administration (SSA) is finishing up its February 2025 payments, with one last batch of checks set to go out this Friday, February 28. This includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which are being sent early due to March 1 falling on a Saturday. If you’re wondering whether you’re getting a payment, here’s everything you need to know
Who Receives Social Security Payments?
The SSA distributes payments to different groups throughout the month. These include:
- Retired workers
- Disabled workers
- Survivors’ beneficiaries
- SSI recipients
Most payments have already been sent, but there’s one final round of checks before March begins.
Why Is March’s SSI Check Being Paid Early?
Normally, SSI benefits are paid on the first of the month. However, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is issued on the last business day before it.
- March 1 falls on a Saturday, so payments are going out Friday, February 28 instead.
- February 1 also fell on a weekend (Saturday), so those payments were sent January 31.
- Regular SSI payment schedules will resume in April when checks are sent on Tuesday, April 1.
How Much Will SSI Recipients Get in 2025?
The maximum SSI benefits for 2025, adjusted for cost-of-living increases (COLA), are as follows:
- Individuals: Up to $967 per month
- Eligible couples: Up to $1,450 per month
- Essential persons (those who provide necessary care to a recipient): Up to $484 per month
Who Qualifies for SSI Benefits?
SSI is different from regular Social Security because it is needs-based rather than contribution-based. It is designed for:
- People aged 65 and older
- Individuals with disabilities
- Those with little or no income
As of January 2025, around 7.4 million people receive SSI benefits.
When Are Other Social Security Benefits Paid?
Unlike SSI, most Social Security payments follow a staggered schedule based on the recipient’s birthdate. Here’s how it works:
- Born between the 1st and 10th of the month: Paid on Wednesday, February 12
- Born between the 11th and 20th of the month: Paid on Wednesday, February 19
- Born between the 21st and 31st of the month: Paid on Wednesday, February 26
However, some recipients have different payment schedules:
- Long-term beneficiaries (those receiving benefits before May 1997) are always paid on the 3rd of the month. They received their February checks on Monday, February 3.
- Individuals receiving both SSI and Social Security benefits got their Social Security payment on February 3, while their SSI payment was sent on January 31.
Final Thoughts
If you receive SSI benefits, expect your March payment to arrive early on Friday, February 28. The SSA has staggered schedules for other Social Security benefits, so make sure you know your exact payment date. If you’re unsure about your eligibility or payment schedule, you can check directly with the Social Security Administration for more details.