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Who is getting a Social Security raise in April 2025? Clarifying the COLA and Benefit Schedules

In 2025, over 72.5 million Americans received a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), an increase that officially took effect in January, not April. However, many beneficiaries are still curious about who is getting a Social Security raise in April 2025 and what their specific payment schedule is. This article clarifies the timing of the annual COLA and outlines when different groups can expect their monthly benefits throughout April.