The first Social Security payment for August 2025 is set to be sent out this week. However, some recipients may see a reduction in their benefit checks due to overpayments made by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Overpayment Adjustments
The SSA is expected to begin withholding 50% of benefits from those who were overpaid and have not yet started making repayments. According to a report by the SSA’s Office of the Inspector General, $13.6 billion in overpayments were made between 2020 and 2023, mainly due to beneficiaries failing to report information that affected their benefits, such as additional earnings or changes in their medical conditions.
Who Receives Social Security Payments This Week?
Social Security payments are issued according to the beneficiary’s birth date. For the week of August 13, payments will be sent to recipients whose birth dates fall between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Social Security Payment Schedule for August
Wednesday, Aug. 13: Birth dates between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Wednesday, Aug. 20: Birth dates between the 11th and 20th of the month.
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Birth dates between the 21st and 31st of the month.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment Schedule
Friday, Aug. 1: SSI payments for August 2025 were sent.
Friday, Aug. 29: SSI payment for September 2025.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: SSI payment for October 2025.
Friday, Oct. 31: SSI payment for November 2025.
Monday, Dec. 1: SSI payment for December 2025.
Wednesday, Dec. 31: SSI payment for January 2026.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026: SSI payment for February 2026.
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026: SSI payment for March 2026.
Make sure to check your payment schedule based on your birth date or SSI payment dates for better budgeting.
