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Social Security payment schedule shift: Whos getting paid early and what changed

Social Security SSI payments are arriving early in 2026 due to calendar shifts. Beneficiaries receive advance deposits through March. January benefits were paid December 31 with a 2.8% COLA. February and March payments also move earlier. Timing changes affect millions. Understanding the schedule helps avoid confusion.

19 Jan 2026 6:40 pm