Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in six days.

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

Starting January 2026, Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8%. Learn what this COLA means for you and how to estimate ...

Social Security payments will be normal in December, but SSI recipients should be aware of a holiday adjustment.

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

In 2026, you can earn $24,480, or $65,160 if you'll be reaching full retirement age within the year, without having any ...

People with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits are about to get a raise ...

People in Mississippi won't get an SSI check on the first day of January. Don't worry. You'll get paid early. What to know ...

I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.

The Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act aims to ensure that SSI recipients don't lose or have ...