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Payment Schedule

Eligibility November 2025 Payments SSI Payments Monthly Payments Benefit Reductions April 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Social Security’s Second May Payment Set for Wednesday for Birthdays 11–20

The schedule reflects the SSA’s birth‑date system that staggers deposits across the month.

First April Social Security Checks Arrive Wednesday for Birthdays on the 1st–10th

April Social Security Schedule Sets Payouts by Birth Date

SSI November Payment Arrives Oct. 31 With Social Security Dates Unchanged During Shutdown

Social Security Unveils August Payment Schedule and Tax Planning Guidance