The new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, go out in 10 days. When will checks arrive? Social Security payments are scheduled to begin on the second Wednesday of every month and continue in waves on a weekly basis.

Withholding occurs when the SSA retains part of a monthly benefit payment until the overpayment debt is fully repaid.

Millions will receive two Social Security payments in August 2025 due to a calendar shift. Here's who qualifies and when checks arrive.