Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive their first round of January retirement checks, worth up to $4,873 per check for those who retire at 70 years old, in two weeks. Social Security beneficiaries who were born between the 1st and the 10th of a month will receive their regular monthly checks for January from the Social Security Administration on Jan.

Social Security benefits are increasing for all recipients in January 2025 thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment. The cost-of-living adjustment, commonly referred to as COLA, has been a long-standing element of Social Security benefits.

In a move to support vulnerable beneficiaries, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will advance the January SSI payment to December. This adjustment aims to ensure timely financial support for those reliant on these funds,