The Social Security Administration will issue new retirement payments on February 26, 2025, but recipients must meet two specific requirements to receive them. To qualify for the February 26th payment, retirees must be in Social Security group 4. This means they started receiving benefits after May 1997 and have a birthday between the 21st and 31st of any month.
These criteria apply to all types of benefits, including Disability payments and old-age retirement payments.
February payment eligibility requirements
To get the retirement benefit as quickly as possible, retirees should use Direct Deposit.
This ensures the money is available immediately, without the three-day wait that may occur with mailed checks. While Direct Deposit is not mandatory, it helps manage retirement funds more efficiently by providing certainty on the exact day the monthly Social Security check will arrive. For retirees who meet the eligibility criteria, the February 26th check will be a seamless addition to their financial planning.
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