Overview
- The final November round is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26, for beneficiaries born on the 21st through 31st.
- If a payment does not post on the scheduled date, the SSA advises waiting three business days before contacting the agency.
- SSI follows the first business‑day rule, so November’s payment went out on Oct. 31 because Nov. 1 fell on a Saturday.
- Paper checks have been phased out following President Donald Trump’s executive order, with benefits now delivered by direct deposit or Direct Express after the Sept. 30 compliance deadline.
- A 2.8% cost‑of‑living increase takes effect in January 2026 across all Social Security programs.