Social Security Checks Up to $5,108 Hit This Week (Nov. 11, 2025): Who Gets Paid Nov. 12, Shutdown Update, and the 2026 Schedule
Updated Nov. 11, 2025 Millions of retirees and disabled workers will see their November Social Security benefits arrive in the first wave this week—with payments worth up to $5,108 for those at the top end. Here’s who gets paid on Wednesday, Nov. 12, how the ongoing shutdown affects benefits (it doesn’t), what the new 2026 COLA (2.8%) means for your check, and the official 2026 payment calendar. Newsweek+1 Who gets a Social Security payment this week How much? Maximum monthly benefits in 2025 are $2,831 (age 62), $4,018 (full retirement age), and $5,108 (age 70), per the SSA. Most people