2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week — and they may be bigger

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Social Security Benefits Being Paid Out This Week

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.
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Social Security Administration Touts Major Digital Service Gains

A digital-first Social Security overhaul has cut wait times and reduced backlogs, according to new data shared by the SSA.
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Social Security benefits go out January 21: Here’s who gets paid next week

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security benefits on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Here’s who qualifies and how January payments work.

No Social Security Payment Is Being Sent Out This Week. Here’s Why

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.
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14 Social Security facts retirees often overlook (#4 is crucial to know)

Social Security is full of surprising rules and hidden perks. These facts could reshape how you think about benefits and help ...
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Social Security recipients can expect 2.8% increase in benefit payments for 2026

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits ...