Learn about your October 2025 Social Security payment schedule, the end of paper checks, and how new digital payment rules affect you. Learn how COLA delays, Medicare premium increases, and trust fund updates could shape your benefits in the months ahead.
In today’s update, learn about the key Social Security changes happening in October 2025, including the full payment schedule, the official end of paper checks, and updates on how direct deposits and prepaid debit cards now work. This update explains how the government shutdown could delay the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and how Medicare premium increases may affect benefits. You’ll also understand new updates about the trust fund’s 2034 outlook, the repeal of WEP and GPO for public workers, and how new disability rules could change future eligibility. This impacts retirees including SSI (Supplemental Security Income), SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), survivors, VA, and spousal benefits. Stay informed about payment dates, electronic transition rules, overpayment policies, and the latest updates from the Social Security Administration so you can plan ahead and protect your benefits.
Social Security Payments October: Shutdown Delays, COLA Update, New Direct Deposit Rule SSA
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