Over 162,000 New Jerseyans who are low-income, blind, or crippled who rely on Social Security benefits will get their first paychecks for 2025 this week, with a modest boost in funding. The first set of paychecks for people who qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will be a 2.5% rise due to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). While it’s the smallest increase since 2021, CNBC noted that it’ll still add a little extra cash to the wallet. Here’s what you should know about when your payments will arrive and what to expect.
When will Supplemental Security Income funds arrive?
The approximately 163,000 New Jersey citizens who receive Supplemental Security Income will get their benefits one day earlier than usual, on January 31. Because February 1 comes on a weekend, benefits are always given out ahead of schedule. It will vary depending on your income, the type of impairment, and the number of individuals in your family.
Mary Johnson, an independent evaluator of the nation’s Social Security and Medicare systems, estimates that a person receiving $1,920 monthly benefits this year will see a $48 boost. The maximum monthly SSI payout is now $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple, up from $943 and $1,415 in 2024.
How do I learn more about my benefits?
To learn more about your Social Security benefits, visit the Social Security Administration’s website and create a My Social Security account. More information may be obtained on the Social Security fact sheet, which details all the changes implemented in 2025.
