The Social Security Administration (SSA) will continue to make regular payments in March, but not all retirees will receive checks on March 12.
Understanding the eligibility criteria is critical for avoiding confusion and planning finances effectively. The SSA has a strict schedule based on when beneficiaries began receiving payments and their birth dates.
For many retirees, Social Security benefits are an important source of income, so understanding when and how payments are distributed is critical.
However, some groups will not be included in the March 12 disbursement, so they will have to wait until later in the month to receive their retirement checks. If you fall into one of these categories, checking the official Social Security calendar can help you anticipate when your payment will arrive.
Who Will Not Receive a Social Security Check on March 12?
The next round of Social Security payments will be made on March 12, but three categories of beneficiaries will be excluded. If you belong to one of the following categories, you will have to wait for a different payment date in March:
- Group 1: Retirees who started receiving Social Security before May 1997. This group already received its monthly payment on March 3.
- Group 3: Retirees who started collecting benefits after May 1997 and have birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month. Their payment will be issued on March 19.
- Group 4: Retirees who started collecting benefits after May 1997 and have birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month. They will receive their check on March 26.
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Who Will Receive Their Social Security Check on March 12?
The only group eligible for the March 12 payment is Group 2. This group consists of retirees who:
- Began receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997.
- Were born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
These beneficiaries will receive their checks as scheduled, with the average Social Security payment for March 2025 estimated to be around $1,700. However, individual payments may differ depending on factors such as lifetime earnings and taxation.
The Social Security Administration ensures that retirees who do not qualify for the March 12 payment will still receive their benefits later in the month, in accordance with the official schedule.
Keeping track of these dates is critical for managing monthly finances and avoiding unfounded concerns about late payments.
Stay informed and regularly check the Social Security calendar to ensure that you receive your benefits on time.
