Social Security Administration (SSA) retirement benefits will be distributed next week, following the established schedule. Only March 12 is scheduled as the payment date for the next week, corresponding to beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of any month. This day, being a business day, guarantees that funds are deposited without delays due to holidays or weekends.
Under the same scheme confirmed by the SSA itself, payments are allocated based on date of birth. Those born from the 11th to the 20th will receive their funds on March 19, and those born from the 21st to the 31st will receive their funds on March 26. These latter groups are not included in the next week, so March 12 will be the only relevant day for that period.
Average Social Security amounts and adjustments for inflation
The average monthly benefit for retirees in March 2025 will be $1,976, according to data our analysts found on the official SSA website. This amount includes a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 and in effect until December 2025. Maximum amounts vary depending on claim age: $4,018 for those who retired at age 67 and $5,108 for those who waited until age 70.
However, most beneficiaries receive less than the maximum, since the final amount depends on their previous contributions. Those who applied for benefits at age 62 will have a cap of $2,831, reflecting reductions for early retirement. The SSA clarifies that these values are estimates and can be adjusted on a case-by-case basis.
Legislative changes and retroactive payments for millions of retirees
The Social Security Fairness Act, in effect since 2025, modifies the calculations for those affected by the Benefit Elimination Provision (WEP). The SSA began the retroactive payment process for this group in March, although monthly increases will begin in April. This implies that regular deposits for March do not reflect these adjustments, according to official statements.
Beneficiaries under WEP must wait until April to check for updates on their amounts. In the meantime, the SSA suggests checking its web portal or contacting the telephone service to clarify doubts. This measure seeks to correct disparities in benefits for workers with pensions not covered by Social Security.
To confirm the status of their deposits, retirees can access www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213. The SSA warns that, in case of delays, you should wait three business days before reporting incidents. In addition, it is recommended to update bank details in the system to avoid interruptions in direct deposits.
Although March 12 does not coincide with federal holidays, the entity insists on reviewing bank accounts that same day. For those who receive SSI or reside outside the US, the special payments for March 3 have already been processed, so they do not apply for next week.
