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Social Security payments and benefits

Information about Social Security payments, including benefit amounts and monthly payment timing

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Jan 24, 2026
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What documentation or verification will Social Security beneficiaries need to get the payment?

Regular generally require no new paperwork from existing beneficiaries who are already enrolled and receiving funds by direct deposit or mailed checks; the agency’s recent moves focus on stronger iden...

Jan 10, 2026

Is social Security being changed to the name of a benefit?

No — the Social Security Administration is not being renamed to the name of any single benefit; the reporting and official Social Security resources cited here describe how individuals change their le...