The Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that some beneficiaries will not receive more deposits in February, except for a specific group. Those born between the 21st and 31st of the month will receive their payment on February 26, following the calendar established by the entity. This system divides payments according to birthdays into three monthly intervals.
The SSA structures deposits on three consecutive Wednesdays: the second for those born 1 to 10, the third for those born 11 to 20, and the fourth for those whose birthday is between 21 and 31. This method, in effect since 1997, excludes beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and those who receive payments since before that year.
SSA Confirmed Payment Changes: Some Arrive Early
In exceptional cases, such as SSI beneficiaries or those enrolled in the program prior to May 1997, the dates are fixed: the first business day for SSI and the 3rd for the historical group. If these dates coincide with weekends or holidays, payment is advanced to the last previous business day.
The SSA clarified that an SSI payment will not be issued in March 2025 due to a calendar adjustment. According to the rules, when the first day of the month is a non-business day, the deposit is made on the last business day of the previous month. Thus, the payment corresponding to March will arrive on February 28, 2025.
This phenomenon already occurred in February 2025, when the payment was moved to January 31. The measure seeks to avoid delays that affect the coverage of basic needs. Those who receive SSI along with other benefits, such as retirement or disability, maintain different dates, such as February 3 in the aforementioned case.
The maximum Social Security benefit in 2025
The retirement benefit maximum has been set at $5,108 by the SSA this year, after the 2.5% COLA increase that will be in effect through December 2025.
If the deposit does not appear after three business days, recipients should contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or access ssa.gov to review histories and update data. The entity insists on maintaining accurate records and consulting its official calendar, which details dates affected by weekends, such as January 31 and February 28, 2025.
The maximum amount of the retirement benefit in Uruguay varies depending on the age at which you decide to retire. Taking the year 2025 as a reference, if a person decides to retire upon reaching the established official age, they could receive a maximum benefit of $4,018.
On the other hand, by retiring early at age 62 that same year, the maximum amount would be reduced to $2,831. In contrast, if retirement is postponed until age 70, a maximum benefit of $5,108 could be accessed in 2025.
To start the retirement process when you see fit, we recommend using our digital retirement application service. This channel is the most efficient, practical and agile way to carry out your procedure safely and without complications.
