Government ❯ Social Security Administration

Payment Methods

Electronic Payments Digital Deposits Digital Payments Direct Deposit SSI Checks

SSI February Payments Arrive Early on Jan. 30 Under SSA Calendar

The date shift follows the rule that first-of-the-month SSI payments move to the prior business day when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday.

U.S. Ends Federal Paper Checks Sept. 30 as Social Security, IRS Shift to Electronic Payments

2026 Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7%–2.8% After August Inflation Data

U.S. To End Federal Paper Checks on Sept. 30 as Benefits Go Digital

Social Security Schedules Early August Payments as Overpayment Withholdings Begin

SSA Will Continue Paper Checks for Beneficiaries Without Digital Access

Social Security Staggers July Payments and Begins $72 Billion Overpayment Recoupment