In April, false claims emerged that the Social Security Administration (SSA) would increase payments by $600. While the COLA increase of 2.5% is true, the $600 SSI increase is a baseless rumor
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$600 SSI Increase in April: This year, millions of Americans are getting a small boost in their Social Security payments. The government raised the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) by 2.5% to help with rising prices for things like food, gas, and rent. This means people could get about $600 more over the year.
The increase helps fight inflation, which makes everyday items more expensive. COLA is based on the Consumer Price Index, a number that shows how much prices are going up. The Social Security Administration uses this number to decide how much to raise payments.
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Some people are saying that Social Security will go up by $600 in April 2025, but that’s not true. While it’s correct that the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) rose by 2.5%, the $600 SSI increase is just a rumor. This false claim started because of talk around proposed bills like the Social Security Expansion Act and from scammers spreading fake news online.
| Type of recipient | Max Benefit of 2024 | Max benefit of 2025 | Amount Increased |
| Individual | $943 | $967 | $24+ |
| Couple | $1,415 | $1,450 | $35+ |
In 2025, the government decided on a 2.5% increase, and this started helping people in January. This change will help around 68 million people who get Social Security payments. But not everyone will get the increase.
People who earn more than $176,100 a year won’t get this extra amount. The raise is for those who were already getting Social Security by December 2024, including retirees, people with disabilities, survivors of workers, and those who get Supplemental Security Income, or SSI.
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Sadly, scammers try to take advantage of people during times like this, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Because of the money involved, scammers often pretend to be from the Social Security Administration and ask people for their private details. Social Security Administration will never ask for sensitive information like your Social Security number or bank info through phone calls, emails, or texts.
If someone asks for this info it’s likely a scam. If you’re unsure visit the official Social Security website or call 1-800-772-1213, or head to your local office for help.
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