Social Security Confirms $1,566 Payments for Survivors- Check the Two Paydays If Eligible

Social Security Confirms $1,566 Payments for Survivors- Check the Two Paydays If Eligible

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that eligible survivors will receive a $1,566 payment in July 2025.

If you’re a survivor who has recently been approved for Social Security survivor benefits, your payment could be issued on either July 16 or July 23. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, payment dates, and more.

What Are Survivor Benefits?

Survivor benefits are payments issued to certain family members of a deceased worker who paid into Social Security. Unlike retirement or SSDI benefits, survivors do not need to have worked to qualify.

These payments can be issued to widows, widowers, children, and in some cases, parents of the deceased worker.

Types of Survivors Who Can Qualify:

  • Widows/Widowers: Spouses of deceased workers can receive survivor benefits.
  • Children: Dependent children of a deceased worker may qualify for benefits.
  • Parents: In rare cases, parents who were dependent on the deceased worker may be eligible.
  • Lump Sum Payment: The spouse or children of a deceased worker may also receive a lump sum of $255.

Payment Dates for Survivors in July 2025

Survivors who started receiving Social Security survivor benefits after April 30, 1997, will receive payments on one of the following dates:

July 16, 2025

If you were born between the 11th and 20th of the month, your payment will be issued on July 16, 2025.

July 23, 2025

If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st, you will receive your payment on July 23, 2025.

The exact payment method will either be via direct deposit or paper check. However, paper checks will soon be phased out, as the federal government has issued an executive order mandating all payments be made electronically by September 30, 2025.

How the SSA Calculates Payments for Survivors

The average Social Security survivor payment is $1,566.66. However, the amount may vary based on the type of survivor:

  • Children of deceased workers receive, on average, $1,139.18.
  • Widowed mothers and fathers receive $1,314.10 on average.
  • Nondisabled widows or widowers receive $1,863.71 on average, the highest survivor payment amount.
  • Disabled widows or widowers receive $953.73 on average.
  • Parents of deceased workers receive an average of $1,697.90.

These amounts reflect the average survivor payments as of May 2025.

Important Information Regarding Survivor Payments

  • Payment Methods: Payments are generally made through direct deposit if you’ve set it up, or via paper check. As mentioned, paper checks will be phased out by the end of September 2025, and all payments will be electronic.
  • Delays: Payments may take up to three days to arrive. If you’re expecting a payment and it doesn’t arrive on time, it’s best to wait three days before contacting the Social Security Administration or your bank.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility for survivor benefits depends on your relationship with the deceased worker and other factors, such as your age and whether you’re disabled.

Survivor Payment Schedule for July 2025

Payment DateEligibilityAverage Payment
July 16, 2025Born between 11th and 20th of the month$1,566.66 (average)
July 23, 2025Born between 21st and 31st of the month$1,566.66 (average)

The $1,566 survivor payment provides crucial financial assistance for survivors of deceased Social Security beneficiaries.

If you qualify, make sure to check your eligibility and be aware of your payment dates in July 2025. Keep your CRA account information up to date to ensure timely payments, and prepare for the transition to electronic payments by September 2025.

FAQs

When will the Social Security survivor payment be issued?

The Social Security survivor payment will be issued on July 16 or July 23, 2025, depending on your birthdate.

What is the average payment for a survivor in July 2025?

The average survivor payment is $1,566.66, though the amount varies based on the type of survivor.

Can I receive my survivor payment via check?

Yes, survivor payments can be issued via direct deposit or paper check. However, paper checks will be phased out by September 2025, and all payments will be electronic.

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