Social Security recipients can expect their payments to arrive on specific dates in March, depending on their birth date. Those born between the 1st and 10th of the month will receive their benefits on Wednesday, March 12. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has set rules and dates for all payments.
For those who have been receiving their Social Security payments since 1997 or earlier, March payments have already been collected on Friday, February 28, as the first day of March fell on a weekend. The payment schedule is divided by birth dates. Those born between the 11th and 20th of the month will receive their payments on March 19, while those born between the 21st and 31st will be paid on March 26.
SSI is a crucial financial support for people with limited income and resources.
March Social Security payment dates
These benefits are based on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which was adjusted by 2.5% in 2025.
According to the SSA, retired workers, who will represent more than 70% of the 73 million Social Security beneficiaries in the United States in 2025, will receive an average income of $2,000 per month. Supplemental Social Security recipients received their March payment on Friday, March 1. People who began receiving Social Security before May 1997 or those who receive both SSI and Social Security received two separate payments – SSI on the 1st and Social Security on the 3rd.
The maximum monthly SSI payment for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. Some 73 million people receive Social Security and/or SSI benefits. Understanding the payment schedule is essential for financial planning.
Personal Finance departments continue to emphasize the importance of these payments, providing a safety net for many Americans as they navigate their financial futures.
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