Overview
- Beneficiaries born on the 11th through 20th of any month are scheduled to be paid on Wednesday, Nov. 19, per the SSA calendar.
- November’s final wave follows on Wednesday, Nov. 26, while the first wave was issued on Nov. 12.
- If a deposit does not show up on the scheduled date, the SSA advises waiting three business days before seeking help.
- Benefits across Social Security and SSI will rise in January as the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment takes effect at 2.8%.
- Monthly amounts depend on earnings and claiming age, with a maximum of up to $5,108 for those who claim at 70.