The U.S. government, through the Social Security Administration, has confirmed it shall make retirement benefit payments on February 12, 2025. The payment will include an average of $1,976, communicated via a check or direct deposit.
However, a number of other factors indicate that not all eligible retired workers will receive the same amount. The payment you will get depends on various factors like your work history and salary level, along with your retirement age. Spouses of retired workers who are eligible to receive Social Security benefits will get an average of $930. >
Who will get that payment?
It has been said that the retirement benefits during February would be available for those retired workers who have already applied under the SSA with approved eligibility. >
On the other hand, however, your date of birth will also influence when you will receive your payment: >
- 1-10 individuals will be paid on February 12, 2025.
- Individuals born from 11 to 20 will be paid on February 19, 2025.
If you do not fall into any of these dates, the benefit dates have been set for you.
Ways to maximize retirement benefits
To receive more payments after retirement, you need to know this: >
- Delay your retirement until the age of 70 – the longer you work, the more benefits you will get.
- Work in jobs that will give you taxable income according to SSA – this increases your eligible income.
- Earn as much salary as possible – the more you earn, the more your payment will be.
- Work for not less than 35 years – SSA considers your best earnings from 35 years.
Will there still be Social Security payments after February 19?
Yes, if your date of birth is between the 21st and 31st, and you were not eligible to get paid on February 3, the next payment will be received on February 26, 2025.
Also, retirees who are not eligible for any payment in February will get payment on March 3, 2025. SSA has also set similar payment dates in March:
- 📅 March 12 – Date of Birth 1-10
- 📅 March 19 – Date of Birth 11-20
- 📅 March 26 – Date of Birth 21-31
So, if you got paid in February, you will get paid on the same day in March too. This will make it easier to remember when your money will hit the bank account.
FAQs
Q. When will the $1,976 Social Security payment be issued?
A. Payments will be issued on February 12 and February 19, 2025, depending on the recipient’s birth date.
Q. Who qualifies for the February 12 and 19 payments?
A. Retired workers born from the 1st to the 10th will receive their payment on February 12, while those born from the 11th to the 20th will get it on February 19.
Q. How much will spouses of retired workers receive?
A. Eligible spouses will receive an average payment of $930.
Q. What if I was born after the 20th?
A. If your birth date falls from the 21st to the 31st, your Social Security payment will be issued on February 26, 2025.
Q. Will Social Security payments follow the same schedule in March?
A. Yes, March payments will follow the same pattern, with deposits on March 12, March 19, and March 26, 2025.
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