Social Security January 2026 Payment Schedule: Who Gets Paid and When
As 2026 begins, millions of Americans receiving benefits can prepare for their January Social Security payments — including the first with the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increasing benefit amounts. In this article we clearly explain everything retirees need to know about January Social Security payments.
Key Social Security Payment Dates in January 2026
Social Security Administration (SSA) payments are issued based on when beneficiaries first started receiving benefits and their birth date.
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