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.

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

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: ...

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

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

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 ...

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, ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

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 ...

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