Most Social Security recipients receive benefits like clockwork, but certain situations can trigger unexpected delays.

More than 71 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month. The Social Security SSDI payment for February 2026 goes out on Wednesday, February 18. This payday covers beneficiaries born ...

Over 7.4 million Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income every month. In 2026, SSI recipients will not receive payments in March, August, and November. This is not a benefit cut. The Social ...

The Social Security deposit schedule is based on your benefit type and birthday, which determine your payment date. Review yours and plan for the year ahead.

Social Security benefits are distributed throughout the month based on a staggered calendar tied to the birth date of the ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Expect in-person ID checks, same-day direct deposit updates, fewer paper checks, stricter overpayment recovery, and other ...