Social Security Payments March 2025: What You Need to Know

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Social Security payments in March 2025 follow the standard schedule. Recipients get payments on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Wednesday based on their birth date. March 26 is the fourth Wednesday this month.

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Who Gets Paid March 26

Recipients born between the 21st and 31st of any month will receive their Social Security payments on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Direct deposits should appear in bank accounts on this date.

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Earlier March Payment Dates

Recipients born on the 1st-10th received payments on March 12. Those born on the 11th-20th received payments on March 19. SSI recipients all received payments on March 1.

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Payment Amounts

The average Social Security retirement benefit is approximately $2,015 per month in 2025. Disability benefits average around $1,530, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments average $955 for individuals.

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Direct Deposit Information

Most recipients receive payments through direct deposit. If your payment doesn't arrive on March 26, wait three business days before contacting Social Security. 

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Paper Check Delivery

Recipients who still get paper checks should allow 5-7 days for mail delivery after the scheduled payment date. Contact Social Security if you haven't received your check by April 2.

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Payment Holidays

Social Security payments are not affected by federal holidays in March 2025. All scheduled payments will be delivered on time according to the regular schedule.

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Cost of Living Adjustment

All payments include the 2025 cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. This increase helps benefits keep pace with inflation and rising costs of living.

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Medicare Premiums

For most recipients, Medicare Part B premiums ($180.70 in 2025) are automatically deducted from Social Security payments. Check your benefit statement to verify correct deductions.

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Payment Problems

If you don't receive your scheduled payment, you can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm) or visit your local Social Security office for assistance.

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For complete payment schedules, benefit calculators, and ways to manage your benefits online, visit the official Social Security Administration website at SSA.gov. 

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