The moment a United States citizen applies for one of the Social Security checks, he/she can know at what time of the month he/she will get his/her benefit. For pre-1997 retirees, the day of collection is very clear, since, with few exceptions, it is always the same.
And one of the big advantages for this group is that they are the first to get paid each month, but it is true that they must also wait the entire month without getting another income unless they have an SSI check. If you have a Social Security payment accepted from before May 1997 you should check to see when you will get your next February check.
Payment Date for Pre-May 1997 Retirees
As we have discussed, Social Security payments for pre-May 1997 retirees arrive at the beginning of each month. In February we have no exceptions to this, so on the 3rd day of February we will receive these benefits. If our check is after May 1997, the check will arrive on a different day.
Also, the amount does not determine whether or not the check arrives on the 3rd day of February. The only thing that matters in order to get the payment on this day is to have a benefit from after May 1997. There is no other requirement for the Administration to send us the check, although it is true that if we want to receive payment on the same day it is necessary to have Direct Deposit activated.
Maximum Social Security amounts in February 2025
The maximum checks for this month of February 2025 will be the same as in January 2025. So, this month’s payments will be up to $5,180, so that’s the limit of money we can get.
In addition to that, we can also get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check, but that’s a totally different payment. If you have this check also accepted, you can get it on the 28th day of February 2025, although it really belongs to the March payment schedule.
As for the maximum quantum, the $5,180 payment is for age retirees. In the event that we have a Disability check, the payment will be up to $4,018, although each beneficiary has his or her own amount.
