The Administration of Social Security (SSA) continues to send monthly checks for this 2023 to retired workers. SSA also sends payments each month to recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well as other disability and survivor benefits.
Social Security Checks: Amounts and Mailing Dates in 2023
Thanks to the increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA), this 2023, average pay for retired workers increased to $1,827, as reported by the SSA in January. On the other hand, the maximum benefit for those who retire at full retirement age (67) is $3,627 per month. Meanwhile, the maximum benefit for those who retire at age 70 is $4,555 per month.
Refering to Supplemental Security Income (SSI)he maximum benefit is $914 per month for one person and $1,371 for a married couple where both spouses are eligible for the program. It is important to mention that the amounts that are sent depend on different factors and are calculated individually.
When are Social Security checks paid?
Los SSI recipients receive their payments First days of each month or last days of certain months if the first day falls on a weekend. Who started receiving their Social Security payments before May 1997 receive their benefits 3 days of each month. The rest of the Social Security checks are sent according to the recipient’s birthday:
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Social Security Check Pay Dates in 2023
These are the payment dates of Social Security benefits in the remaining months of this 2023: