February Social Security Benefits Begin Distribution This Week

Retirees and SSI recipients will receive payments based on schedules tied to birth dates and eligibility criteria.

The first round of February Social Security payments, including retirement benefits of up to $5,108 for those retiring at age 70, will be distributed starting February 12.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for March, worth up to $967 for individuals, will be issued on February 28 due to March 1 falling on a Saturday.
Social Security retirement benefits are distributed in three waves each month, determined by the recipient's birth date.
Nearly 73 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits, which include payments for retirees, individuals with disabilities, and survivors of deceased claimants.
The 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment increased benefits by 2.5%, with the average monthly retirement benefit now estimated at $1,976.