Social Security, April and SSI payments

April Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 18 days
April’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 18 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on April 1. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,
Social Security's April Payment Could Look Really Different for 3.2 Million Seniors
Social Security benefits usually only change en masse in January when the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. But if you're one of the 3.2 million Americans affected by the Social Security Fairness Act's recent passage, next month's benefit check could look different than you're used to.
Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You
Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.
Second round of March Social Security payments goes out in six days
The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in six days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.
Social Security increases in withholdings from 10% to 100%
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to revert to a 100% overpayment recovery rate in 2025, a significant shift from the previous policy aimed at easing financial burdens.
Could Social Security collapse? Columbus union member warns of risk of Musk, DOGE changes
A Columbus member of the federal workers' union is raising the alarm about the impact DOGE staff cuts and building closures ...
Social Security overpayments: FAQ
Starting March 27, seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries will have 100% of their overpayment deducted from their ...
What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if the federal government shuts down?
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming ...
Govt. Shutdown & Social Security: Darcy cartoon
There are actually two government shutdowns now pending. The potential temporary shutdown controled by Congress. And the ...
Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning: 'Seniors Will Be Struggling'
Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security analyst, said: "COLA doesn't keep pace with real inflation. The year-over-year ...
Social Security Administration makes major policy change: How it will affect beneficiaries
A Social Security Administration policy change will go into effect at the end of the month: Here's what you should know.
Gallego bill would cap what seniors owe Social Security for overpayments. Here's how
People who received Social Security overpayments in error would be protected from paying back more than 10 years of money, ...