The pension payment schedule has been amended by the Social Security System (SSS), which will take effect in April 2025. Under the new schedule, payments will be made according to the beneficiary’s birth date:
- Second Wednesday of the month for those born between 1st and 10th
- Third Wednesday for the periods between the 11th and 20th
- Fourth Wednesday for those born between the 21st and 31st
The purpose of this adjustment is to reasonably distribute the payments so that all members can receive their benefits on time.
Massive Increases in Pension Amounts
SSS has not only adjusted the timetable but also raised pension amounts dramatically, effective in April 2025. These raises are a part of the Social Security Fairness Act, which itself repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
With these changes, several beneficiaries, like teachers, firefighters, police officers, and federal employees previously affected by those provisions, will see increases in their monthly benefits. The actual increase will be determined by other factors on an individual basis; some beneficiaries will see increases of over $1,000 a month.
Retroactive Payments for Beneficiaries
Retroactive payments will also be given to eligible beneficiaries under the same criteria who were affected by the repeal of WEP and GPO, covering from January 2024 to the date of their actual award.
Payments will be in the form of one-time payments deposited into the beneficiary’s bank account already on record with SSS. To put it even more straightforward, the issuing of retroactive payments by the SSA began in February 2025, and all expectations are that the full adjustment will have been made by early November 2025.
Action Steps for Beneficiaries
To ensure continued benefit payments, beneficiaries should confirm that their personal information, including mailing address and direct deposit information, is current with SSS. Any beneficiaries who did not apply for benefits in the past due to reductions under WEP or GPO should now consider applying. For more information, beneficiaries should visit the official SSS webpage or contact their local SSS office.
Conclusion
The updates to the SSS pension payment schedule and the enormous increases in amounts payable in benefits are good changes for many retirees. Beneficiaries can position themselves to take full advantage of these changes by being informed and keeping their own information up to date.