Except for one group, some beneficiaries will not receive additional deposits in February, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Those born between the 21st and 31st of the month will be paid on February 26th, according to the calendar established by the entity.
This system divides payments based on birthdays into three monthly intervals.
The SSA makes deposits on three consecutive Wednesdays: the second for those born 1-10, the third for those born 11-20, and the fourth for those born 21-31. This method, which has been in effect since 1997, excludes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and those who have received payments prior to that year.
SSA Confirmed Payment Changes: Some Arrive Early
In exceptional cases, such as SSI beneficiaries or those who enrolled in the program before May 1997, the dates are set: the first business day for SSI and the third for the historical group. If these dates fall on weekends or holidays, payment is made on the last business day before that.
The Social Security Administration clarified that an SSI payment will not be issued in March 2025 due to a calendar adjustment. According to the rules, if the first day of the month is a non-business day, the deposit is made on the previous month’s last business day. Thus, the payment for March will arrive on February 28, 2025.
This phenomenon occurred in February 2025, when the payment date was changed to January 31. The measure aims to avoid delays that have an impact on basic needs coverage. Those who receive SSI in conjunction with other benefits, such as retirement or disability, have different dates, such as February 3 in the aforementioned case.
The maximum Social Security benefit in 2025
The SSA has set the retirement benefit maximum at $5,108 this year, following a 2.5% COLA increase that will take effect through December 2025.
If the deposit does not appear after three business days, recipients should contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or visit ssa.gov to review and update their information.
The organization insists on keeping accurate records and referring to its official calendar, which lists dates affected by weekends, such as January 31 and February 28, 2025.
The maximum amount of the retirement benefit in Uruguay varies according to the age at which you choose to retire. Using the year 2025 as an example, if a person decides to retire at the established official age, they may receive a maximum benefit of $4,018.
However, retiring early at age 62 that same year would reduce the maximum amount to $2,831. In contrast, if retirement is postponed until age 70, a maximum benefit of $5,108 may be available in 2025.
We recommend that you use our digital retirement application service to begin the retirement process whenever you feel ready. This channel is the most effective, practical, and agile way to complete your procedure safely and without complications.
