Overview
- Payments on Tuesday, March 3 go to people who started benefits before May 1997 or who also receive SSI.
- March SSI checks were issued early on Friday, Feb. 27 because the month began on a weekend under SSA timing rules.
- Retirement, SSDI and survivor benefits follow the birthday schedule: March 11 (birthdays 1–10), March 18 (11–20) and March 25 (21–31).
- Maximum benefit figures differ by assumptions, with the SSA citing up to $5,108 per month at age 70 and Newsweek estimating about $5,181 for a taxable-maximum earner filing in 2026.
- April SSI maximums reported are up to $994 for individuals, $1,491 for couples and $498 for essential caregivers, subject to standard eligibility criteria.