Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.
If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.
The U.S.’s Social Security Administration is poised to distribute another batch of benefits payments for January 2026.
The U.S.’s Social Security Administration is poised to distribute another batch of benefits payments for January 2026.
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Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA).
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You must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits. It's possible to be dually eligible for retirement and spousal benefits, though you'll only get one of the two.