If we take into account all the payment days of the United States Social Security throughout each new month, we can see that some groups get their check before others. And that’s why knowing which group of retirees we belong to is so important. For that reason, keeping track of the requirements for each payment day can make the difference between good organization and financial disaster at home.
Retirees who are part of group 1 will be able to receive their benefit in the first week of April, but the rest will have to wait a little longer. The solution to knowing whether we will get the check sooner or later depends on the beneficiary’s birthday and the year of retirement. With that information, we can determine when the Administration will pay us our monthly check.
In any case, each retiree can get their payment on the same day it is sent out or a little later depending on the collection method they have activated. For that reason, keeping track of as much information as possible is key to avoiding delays and all kinds of problems for American households.
When does the April Social Security payment arrive?
Taking into account that the first of the April Social Security payments will be sent on the 3rd of the month, we can be sure that the first group of retirees will receive their check very soon. But this group is made up of retirees with benefits prior to May 1997.
Retirees with benefits after May 1997 can get their payment in the following weeks, although we must take into account another requirement:
- April 9th. Payment for retirees with birthdays between the 1st and the 10th of the month.
- April 16th. Payment for retirees with birthdays between the 11th and the 20th of the month.
- April 23rd. Payment for retirees with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month.
So if you have a Social Security benefit after May 1997, you have to look at these payment days and mark one or the other on the April calendar depending on whether your birthday is before or after.
What is the maximum Social Security check with COLA 2025?
COLA 2025 took effect from January 2025 and checks could reach up to $5,180 per month for retirees who have maximized their benefits. However, each retiree receives a different payment based on their work history.
The check for April 2025 will be the same amount as in previous months, so we will receive the payment we got in March, February or January of this year. We will not see any further increase in Social Security benefits until 2026.