The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) August 2025 payment schedule is proceeding as planned, with millions of beneficiaries awaiting their deposits. The payments for this month are spread out over three weeks, depending on the retiree or beneficiary’s birth date.
Despite the usual payment schedule, this month may surprise some beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration is expected to begin withholding up to 50% of checks from those who were overpaid and have yet to make repayments.
This follows a report from the SSA’s Office of Inspector General that revealed $13.6 billion in overpayments between 2020 and 2023.
The report stated that the majority of these errors occurred because beneficiaries did not properly notify the agency of changes in their income or health status, which could have affected the amount of their benefits.
How many SSA deposits are pending for August?
These are the Social Security payments yet to be delivered in August:
Wednesday, August 13: Dates of birth between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Wednesday, August 20: Birth dates between the 11th and 20th of the month.
Wednesday, August 27: Birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month.
What to do if you don’t receive your SSA payment
If your Social Security payment does not arrive on the expected date, you should contact the Social Security Administration. You can check the status of your payment at My Social Security.
Who can receive Social Security payments?
People who are part of these groups may receive Social Security payments:
Retirement benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Survivor benefits.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
