The Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States has confirmed that retirees in Group 3 will receive their monthly payment on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Payments are sent out on different days based on your date of birth and the year you started receiving Social Security benefits.
If you’re wondering if you fall under Group 3 and how much you can expect in your deposit this month, here’s a simple guide.
Who Belongs to Group 3?
Group 3 includes retirees who meet both of the following criteria:
- You started receiving benefits after May 1997
- Your birthday is between the 11th and 20th of any month
If you are part of this group, your Social Security check will be sent on April 16, 2025. Other groups (1, 2, and 4) will receive their payments on different dates within the month.
Social Security Payment Amounts in 2025
The amount you receive each month from Social Security depends on your work history, earnings, and age at retirement. Not everyone gets the same amount. Here’s a basic breakdown for 2025:
- Average monthly payment: Between $1,500 and $2,000
- Maximum benefit: Up to $5,108 per month
- Maximum at age 70: Can go up to $5,180 per month
Most retirees receive less than the maximum, but the exact amount is based on your past contributions to the Social Security system.
Important Change: Social Security Fairness Act Starts This Month
Starting this month, the new Social Security Fairness Act comes into effect. It removes two unpopular rules that reduced payments:
Thanks to this change:
- Retirees may see an increase of $360 per month
- Spouses could receive $700 more
- Widows and widowers might get an increase of $1,190
This is a major update that will benefit many families across the US.
New Rules from April 14, 2025
The SSA also introduced some new rules as of April 14, 2025:
- Most identity changes must now be verified in person (except for Medicare, SSI, and disability claims)
- Direct deposit updates are now completed in 1 business day
- If you owe Social Security overpayments, the entire benefit amount will be withheld until the debt is paid (SSI recipients are exempt)
These new rules are aimed at improving security and faster processing of beneficiary information.
If you’re in Group 3—that means your birthday is between 11th and 20th and you began receiving benefits after May 1997—you can expect your Social Security payment on April 16, 2025.
Payment amounts vary depending on your past work and retirement age, but many recipients will notice higher checks this month due to the new Social Security Fairness Act, which boosts payments for retirees, spouses, and widows. Make sure your information is up-to-date, especially if you’ve changed bank details, as new updates are processed within one day.
For more help or information, you can always visit the SSA website or go to your nearest Social Security office.