Verify Your Payment

Where to Verify Your $90 Payment

There is nothing to download for this payment. If you qualify, it arrives automatically. But you should verify that your payment is real using official sources only.

Option 1: Check Online at ssa.gov

Log in to your my Social Security account at ssa.gov. This is the official Social Security website. You can see your payment history there. The $90 payment should appear as a Medicare Improvement Fund payment.

Option 2: Call SSA Directly

Call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. Use the number from this page or from an official SSA letter — never call back a number that a stranger gives you over the phone or by text.

What to Look For

The payment is labeled along the lines of "Medicare Improvement Fund Payment; $90 Payment to Offset October Premium." Direct deposits started October 8, 2026. Paper checks go out later in October.

Stay Safe

SSA will never call, text, or email you asking for gift cards, wire transfers, or your bank password. If someone does, hang up and call SSA yourself. Read our scam warning guide before you act on any unexpected message.

How to confirm the $90 payment is real walks you through each step in more detail.