The final round of Social Security checks for June will be distributed this week for those in the federal program.
On Wednesday, June 24, retired, disabled workers or survivors may expect their Social Security payments. The schedule is based on the birth dates of the recipients, so the last wave of checks this month are for those with late-June birthdays.
Looking ahead, July will follow a normal schedule with payment dates landing on Wednesdays, per usual, according to the Social Security Administration calendar.
On June 10, the bipartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League released an updated forecast for the Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security in 2027, showing a likely 3.8% increase, which would be 1 percentage point higher than the increase in 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data.
The predicted increase would push the average monthly payment to retirees to $2,103.41, after an estimated $77 boost.
The official 2027 COLA will be announced in October.
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Here’s more on when to expect your Social Security money in June 2026.
Who is getting Social Security payments June 24?
The last payment date in June will fall on Wednesday, June 24, for those with birth dates between the 21st and 31st, according to the SSA schedule.
What should I do if I don’t get my Social Security payment?
According to the SSA, if you don’t receive your payment on the scheduled date, wait three days additional days, then call their office.
Where are Social Security offices in Michigan?
There are 48 offices in Michigan, and to find an office near you, recipients may use the office locator via the Social Security’s website by entering your zip code for office hours, numbers, available services and more.
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What does the updated 2027 Social Security COLA forecast say?
The 2027 COLA forecast stands at 3.8% as inflation rises, according to The Senior Citizens League’s June 10 update. If that prediction goes into effect, the average Social Security check for retired workers would increase by $77, which would boost the monthly payment to $2,103.41.
“We’re seeing inflation on the rise when more than half of seniors already can’t afford basic living standards,” TSCL Executive Director Shannon Benton said in the June 10 forecast. “We’re talking about food, a roof over their head, and transportation. Many seniors already have to skip doctor’s appointments due to costs, which costs all of us more in the long run when we swap preventative care for emergency care.”
In May, the TSCL had forecast the COLA to be 3.9%.
The TSCL releases a COLA prediction each month based on the Consumer Price Index, Federal Reserve interest rate and the National Unemployment rate from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What were the big Social Security changes in 2026?
At the beginning of 2026 recipients received a 2.8% COLA for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, according to the SSA’s COLA Fact Sheet and American Association of Retired Persons, increasing payments about $56 per month.
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