KEY TAKEAWAYS Social Security payments are typically distributed on the same schedule each month, based on the beneficiary's birth date. Supplemental Security Income payments for February will be issued on January 30. The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to more than 74 million people each month. Why This Matters Since Social Security beneficiaries are on a fixed income, so knowing when their payments will arrive is essential for creating a budget and managing financial obligations. SSI payments for February will be issued on January 31, and SSI payments for March will be issued on February 27.