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May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 21 days
May’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 21 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on May 1. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,
A Few Social Security Changes Are Starting in April. Here's What Recipients Need to Know
Around 3.2 million Social Security recipients will see their monthly benefits increase because of President Biden's move, with an average increase of $360. People receiving Social Security spousal benefits will see an average boost of $700, and survivor benefit recipients will see checks rise $1,190 on average.
Social Security payment schedule for April 2025: When to expect your benefits
Social Security payments for April will soon be distributed to approximately 69 million Americans, including retirees and those with qualifying disabilities. See the payment schedule.

Social Security Abandons Phone Service Cuts

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Social Security explains who needs to report to offices, walks back cuts to phone services
The Social Security Administration recently walked back plans to have recipients make in-person visits in order to finalize claims made over the phone.
Social Security walks back cuts to phone services, announces ‘anti-fraud check’
The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services, saying it would be implementing an “anti-fraud check.” “Beginning on
Social Security abandons DOGE-led phone service cuts amid chaos, backlash
The shift amounts to a wholesale retreat by Musk’s team and the Social Security leadership in their bid to dramatically curtail telephone access to services.
Here’s when Social Security payments go out in April and the rest of 2025: See dates
Social Security's payment schedule is normal in April, but recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits will get ...
Social Security checks will be bigger in April for some retirees
Social Security benefits will rise this month for some beneficiaries who also receive pensions as retired public employees after a new law took effect this year.
Social Security checks for April: When to expect them as agency faces changes
Will Social Security checks go out as planned this month as the agency eyes a number of changes to combat fraud and budget ...