[Watchdog85]

Good news for anyone on Social Security.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-administration-confirms-august-stimulus-payments/ar-AA1KgvXa

[xone]

I’ll let you know 2nd Weds is SS disbursment.

[bitt]

AI confirms this, but there are very few other stories about the SS payments... guess we’ll have to wait and see!

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Social Security There is no official confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) of any new stimulus payments for August 2025.

Claims circulating online appear to stem from misinformation, clickbait articles, or mislabeling of regular monthly Social Security benefits as "stimulus payments."

These regular benefits include retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which follow a standard schedule and are not one-time economic relief payments like the COVID-era stimulus checks.Recent SSA press releases focus on topics such as expanding compassionate allowances for certain medical conditions and adjustments under the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), but none mention new stimulus or additional payments beyond routine benefits.

No Adjustments for Stimulus: There are no cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) or extra payments announced for August; the 2025 COLA (2.5%) was applied at the start of the year.

How to Check Your Payment: Use the my Social Security account on ssa.gov or contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213.

Context on MisinformationSome articles and YouTube videos falsely label these routine payments as "stimulus" to attract views, often citing amounts like $4,983 or $5,500 without basis.

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Fact-checks confirm no federal stimulus is scheduled for August 2025.

Proposed legislation, such as the American Worker Rebate Act (a $600 tariff rebate check), is not yet law and unrelated to SSA.

State-level rebates exist in places like Alaska (Permanent Fund Dividend up to $1,702) or others for tax relief, but these are not SSA-administered or nationwide "stimulus."

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For accurate information, always refer to official sources like ssa.gov or irs.gov, as rumors can lead to scams targeting seniors. If you're expecting a payment and it hasn't arrived, verify through your my Social Security account.