With October 2025 upon us, lots of Americans are wondering whether there are new stimulus payments being issued. The COVID-19 pandemic experienced several packages of federal stimulus packages to support households in times of economic uncertainty. Nevertheless, these pandemic payments went formally out of service and no official federal stimulus check is planned to be made in October 2025. That leaves behind scheduled Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, and a few of the opportunities of the tax refunds of the late filers.
Key Dates for October 2025 Payments
| Payment Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Security Income | October 1, 2025 | Direct deposit or paper check |
| Social Security (DOB 1-10) | October 8, 2025 | Payment by birth date |
| Social Security (DOB 11-20) | October 15, 2025 | Scheduled by SSA |
| Social Security (DOB 21-30) | October 22, 2025 | Final regular SSA payments for month |
Busting Myths Spinning Stimulus Payments.
In the midst of rising living expenses, there have been rumors that a $1,702 or even 2,000 stimulus check will be given out in October. Official government sources and reputable media houses have disproved these claims. No new such stimulus payments have been declared or approved by the IRS and Social Security Administration (SSA) in this year. These rumors are used by some dishonest websites and social media accounts to defraud people by soliciting their sensitive personal data.
Social Security and SSI Payment Schedule.
There will be no new stimulus check but the usual SSA payments will continue as scheduled. The October 2025 payments change depending on the date of birth or type of benefit:
– October 1: SSI payments will be paid.
– October 8: Payments of persons born during the 1st through the 10th of the month.
– October 15: Payments on births between 11 th and 20 th.
– October 22: Payments to people born between the 21st and 30th.
Individuals who get SSI and Social Security benefits prior to May 1997 will receive payments on October 3. Direct deposits usually arrive in bank accounts within 72 hours, and paper checks can take an average of one week.
Tax Refunds and Filing Deadlines.
The IRS offers taxpayers who failed to claim pandemic-related recovery rebates to do so. The 2024 tax returns were due by April 15, 2025 but could be extended to October 15, 2025. Refunds to late filers should be processed in about three weeks of the filing, and will be sent by direct deposit or check. It is not a new stimulus, but the tax credits or a missed stimulus amount of earlier tax years refunded.
There are several ways you can help yourself prevent scams.
Because of rampant misinformation, it is crucial to check any stimulus payment news exclusively with the applicable authorities, i.e. IRS or SSA websites. It is important to never give personal information on third-party websites that promise stimulus payments, which will result in identity theft or financial fraud. Official websites never email or have an idea of requesting passwords or banking information[6][2].
FAQs
Q1: Is there another federal stimulus payment in October 2025?
A1: No, the federal stimulus plans are not planned to be provided again in October 2025. Regular SSA and SSI payments are the only ones being issued as of yet.
Q2: What can I do to determine the status of my stimulus or Social Security payment?
A2: Go to the official IRS or SSA site and use your account to access a list of previous payments and updates on the status of the payment.
Q3: What is to be done in case there is a suspicious stimulus payment offer?
A3: Do not disclose any personal information. Filing the offer with the IRS or SSA is mandatory; only in the case of official government websites, should information be verified there.
