Summary
Millions of Social Security recipients will receive their monthly payments this week. The payments help retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers. The Social Security Administration schedules these payments based on the recipients' birth dates to manage the large number of beneficiaries.
Key Facts
- Social Security sends monthly payments to over 74 million Americans.
- Payments are staggered throughout the month based on birth dates.
- On October 1, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get paid.
- On October 3, similar payments go to those receiving retirement benefits since before 1997.
- Later payments in October go to groups based on their birth date ranges.
- The average monthly retirement benefit as of July 2025 is $2,006.69.
- October will also bring an announcement about the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026.
