Social Security Payments Up to $5,108 Rolling Out This Week — Who Qualifies?
Why $5,108? Understanding the Maximum Benefit What the $5,108 Figure Means The headline “payments worth up to $5,108” refers to the maximum monthly Social Security benefit a person might receive in 2025 under ideal conditions. It’s not a flat benefit that everyone gets — most beneficiaries receive much less. Your payment depends on your lifetime earnings, the number of years you paid into Social Security, and the age at which you decide to start claiming benefits. Someone who delays claiming …