2025 Social Security Benefits to Increase by 2.5%
In 2025, beneficiaries of Social Security will see their monthly payments rise by 2.5%. This adjustment materializes in response to inflation and aims to provide enhanced financial support to recipients.
Payment Dates Adjustment for March 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers monthly payments, with specific dates determined by beneficiaries’ birth dates. Notably, this system will experience minor alterations in March 2025 due to the calendar’s structure.
Beneficiaries of Social Security—encompassing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits—who initiated their claims after May 1, 1997, will have their payments assigned to the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month. Conversely, those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, aimed at individuals with disabilities and low-income seniors, are scheduled for payouts on the first day of the month.
Scheduled Payment Dates for March 2025 SSI Recipients
The first of March 2025 falls on a Saturday, prompting the SSA to issue SSI payments one day earlier, on February 28. Approximately 7.4 million American adults rely on these essential payments, which average $2,019 monthly for qualified individuals.
- March 3: Payments for those who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
- March 12: Beneficiaries with birthdays occurring between the 1st and 10th.
- March 19: Payments for those born between the 11th and 20th.
- March 26: For recipients with birthdays from the 21st to the 31st.
Reporting Missing Social Security Payments
If beneficiaries do not receive their anticipated electronic payment on the scheduled date, the SSA recommends that they first reach out to their bank or financial institution to check for potential delays in posting. For unresolved issues regarding late or missing payments, individuals can contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit their local Social Security office. The SSA promises to review the situation and replace any overdue payments as necessary.
The changes in criteria for qualifying for Social Security benefits in retirement are also set to become slightly more stringent due to a forthcoming alteration tied to the required earnings for “credits.” This amendment will affect eligibility for future claimants.
This information is based on the current guidelines from the Social Security Administration and was corroborated by reports from USA Today and additional LiveNOW from FOX assessments.
