Who will receive a $2,000 Social Security payment this Monday, February 3? Check the list
Some Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive an average payment of nearly $2,000 on Monday, February 3. Find out if you’re eligible.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute more February payments this Monday. As usual, the agency will send benefits to retirees, survivors, and recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
While some beneficiaries already received an early payment on Friday, January 31, the SSA is now preparing to send out another round of payments averaging $2,000 on Monday, February 3. Here’s who qualifies for this deposit.
How Much Does Social Security Pay Each Month?
Thanks to the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), Social Security benefits have increased by 2.5% this year. As a result the average payment for all retired workers has risen from $1,927 to $1,976. Whereas disability benefits have increased from an average of $1,542 to $1,580. And the maximum federal monthly SSI payments are now:
- $967 for an eligible individual
- $1,450 for an eligible couple
- $484 for an essential person (a caregiver or dependent who qualifies for additional assistance)
In addition, while not directly tied to COLA, the maximum Social Security retirement benefit for 2025 depends on the age at which a person claims benefits:
- Age 62: Up to $2,831
- Age 65: Up to $3,374
- Age 66: Up to $3,795
- Age 67: Up to $4,043
- Age 70 or older: Up to $5,108
The exact amount each person receives is calculated individually based on their earnings history and the age at which they claim benefits.
Who Will Receive a $2,000 Social Security Payment on February 3?
On Friday, January 31, the SSA sent out February payments for SSI recipients. Since February 1 falls on a Saturday, those payments were issued a day early.
However, on Monday, February 3, another group of beneficiaries will receive their Social Security payments. This includes individuals who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
Other beneficiaries will receive their payments according to their birth dates, with disbursements scheduled for Wednesdays throughout the month. Additionally, at the end of February, the SSA will issue March’s SSI payments in advance.
Full Social Security Payment Schedule for February 2025
- Monday, February 3 – Beneficiaries who began receiving payments before May 1997
- Wednesday, February 12 – Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month
- Wednesday, February 19 – Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month
- Wednesday, February 26 – Beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of the month
- Friday, February 28 – SSI beneficiaries (March payment issued early)
What to Do If Your Payment Is Delayed
If you’re expecting a Social Security or SSI payment and it hasn’t arrived by the expected date, the SSA recommends waiting at least three business days before contacting them. Payments are typically deposited directly into bank accounts but if you receive yours by mail, delivery times may vary.
For more details, visit the official Social Security Administration website or check your My Social Security account for payment updates.
Original article written by Corina González, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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