Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive their April payment on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. This payment is specifically for those whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of any month, and who began receiving benefits after May 1997. The April 23 payment marks the final scheduled Social Security disbursement for the month.
For 2025, Social Security payments include a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help retirees and other beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. On average, retirees who claimed benefits at age 62 will receive about $2,831 per month. Those who delayed retirement until age 70 could receive up to $5,108 monthly, depending on their earnings history and work record.
The maximum benefit for those retiring at full retirement age (67) is $4,018 per month. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients see an average monthly payment of $1,580, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients receive up to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples, though SSI payments for April were already distributed at the beginning of the month.
Despite widespread rumors online about a new $2,300 “Golden Age Stimulus” or additional $250 and $3,284 checks, there is no official confirmation from the U.S. government, IRS, or Social Security Administration regarding any new one-time stimulus payments for April 2025. The only real increase Social Security recipients are seeing is the COLA boost applied to their regular monthly benefits.
In summary, beneficiaries with birthdays from the 21st to the 31st will receive their regular Social Security payment on April 23, 2025, reflecting the 2.5% COLA increase. No new or special stimulus checks have been approved for this date.