Social Security Payments for February and March Announced
The Social Security Administration confirms February retirement payments begin February 12, while March SSI payments will be issued early on February 28.
- February Social Security retirement payments start February 12 for recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month, with subsequent payments on February 19 and February 26.
- Retirement benefits vary based on age at retirement, with maximum monthly payments ranging from $2,831 at age 62 to $5,108 at age 70.
- March Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, worth up to $967 for individuals, will be sent on February 28 due to March 1 falling on a Saturday.
- SSI payments support individuals with disabilities and are distinct from regular retirement payments, which follow a different schedule.
- The 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) has increased average retirement benefits by $49 per month, reflecting ongoing adjustments for inflation.