A headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments. Social Security recipients are not receiving one-time bonus checks. Social Security was created in 1935 to pay retired workers age 65 and older a continuing income after retirement. A headline that’s making the rounds on social media says millions of Social Security recipients will receive direct payments of up to $4,555 this month. VERIFY reader Steven asked if all Social Security beneficiaries are receiving a one-time check for $4,555. THE QUESTION Is Social Security sending all beneficiaries one-time checks for $4,555? THE SOURCES THE ANSWER No, Social Security is not sending all beneficiaries one-time checks for $4,555. The headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments – not a one-time bonus payment. WHAT WE FOUND The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not have any information on its website about an additional one-time payment of $4,555 for all beneficiaries in 2023. The headline circulating online uses misleading language to refer to regular benefit payments that Social Security recipients receive every month – not a one-time bonus payment. Both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and AARP say on their websites that people who retire at age 70
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No, Social Security is not sending all beneficiaries one-time checks for $4555 – VERIFYThis.com
