Social Security retirement and disability benefits for 2025 will start to roll out for millions of Americans as early as Tuesday and throughout January. Why it matters: Benefits increase by 2.5% and about $50 a month but it's the lowest benefit increase in recent years.

On Tuesday, the Supplemental Security Income check for January will be sent out to eligible recipients, with the payments worth up to $943 for individual filers.

Social Security's maximum benefit will reach a record $5,108 per month in 2025. This is the first time any retiree will take home more than $5,000 per month from the program. But only a select few will receive anything close to this amount.

The bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.

The exact date your first Social Security January benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born, generally. Payments follow the month that they are due, so your January check is for your December benefit.

The Social Security Fairness Act, nearing a final Senate vote, seeks to boost payments for nearly 3 million Americans, including government workers, teachers, and first responders, by eliminating benefit reduction policies.

In one day, the Supplemental Security Income check for January will be sent out to eligible recipients, with the payments worth up to $943 for individual filers.

Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

It's possible to enjoy Social Security benefits while retiring abroad, and this trick will help you get the most out of the experience.