Social Security benefits for the month of March will arrive in households across the United States with checks higher than in previous years. While it is true that many things related to Tax Season and the IRS will happen in March, it is also true that retirees will have good news regarding their benefits.
However, not all Americans will be able to enjoy a Social Security benefit on the same days of the month. Each retiree receives their payment on a different day depending on which group of retirees they belong to. If we belong to group 1, we will receive payment in the first week of the month, while the rest of the groups will have to wait a little longer.
Whatever the case, what is certain is that if we have our Social Security payment accepted, we will be able to receive the benefit before the end of March 2025. And in this check we will get the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) included in the benefit, so we will have a higher payment than in previous years.
Social Security Payments in March 2025
The Social Security payment schedule in March 2025 follows the usual rules for these benefits. Thus, a retiree who has the check accepted could get their payment on the 3rd, 12th, 19th, or 26th of March. Each day has its own requirements, so it is important to check the exact day on which the Administration will send us our monthly check.
Thus, Social Security payments in March 2025 will reach the different groups of retirees in the following way:
- March 3rd. Payments for retirees prior to May 1997.
- March 12th. Retirees after May 1997 are in this group. You must also have your birthday between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- March 19th. Retirees after May 1997 are in this group. You must also have your birthday between the 11th and 20th of any month.
- March 26th. Retirees after May 1997 are in this group. You must also have your birthday between the 21st and 31st of any month.
To get payment on the same day it is sent, it will be necessary to activate Direct Deposit. In addition to this, we must also always bear in mind that payments of these benefits will arrive for all kinds of retirees. Not just for retirees due to age or disability. Each beneficiary will get the payment or not depending on whether they are within these specific groups.
As far as the amount is concerned, the maximum payment in March 2025 will be higher than in March 2024. This is due to the COLA, which allows retirees to fight inflation each year by increasing their benefits. The maximum check in March 2025 will be $5,180.