This means that starting April 14, beneficiaries—excluding those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—who cannot verify their identity using the SSA's online portal will be required to travel to a field office to complete the process in person.

When you receive your check depends on how long you have been receiving Social Security and your date of birth

On April 9, millions of retirees in the U.S. will see a 2.5% increase in their Social Security payments, thanks to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) implemented in January 2025.