The Social Security Administration (SSA) continues its regular payment schedule in March, but not all retirees will receive their checks on the upcoming March 12 payment date. Understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to avoid confusion and plan finances accordingly. The SSA follows a strict schedule based on when beneficiaries started receiving their payments and their birth dates.
For many retirees, Social Security benefits represent a vital source of income, so knowing when and how payments are distributed is essential. However, some groups will not be included in the March 12 disbursement, which means they must wait until later in the month to receive their retirement check. If you belong to one of these groups, checking the official Social Security calendar will 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 issued on March 12, but three specific groups of beneficiaries will be excluded from this disbursement. If you fall into one of these 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.
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 check as scheduled, with the average Social Security payment for March 2025 estimated at around $1,700. However, individual payments may vary depending on factors such as lifetime earnings and taxation.
For retirees who do not qualify for the March 12 payment, the Social Security Administration ensures that their benefits will still be distributed later in the month according to the official schedule. Keeping track of these dates is essential to managing monthly finances and avoiding unnecessary concerns about delayed payments.
Stay informed and check the Social Security calendar regularly to ensure you receive your benefits on time.
