Mark Your Calendar: Some People Will Receive Two Social Security Payments in December

Core Insights - The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to nearly 74 million individuals each month, with payment schedules primarily based on beneficiaries' birth dates [1][6]. Payment Schedule - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will be issued on December 1 for qualified recipients [7]. - Retirement benefits for those who began receiving them before May 1997 will be paid on December 3 [7]. - Payments for retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits will be distributed on December 10 for beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of any month [7]. - Benefits will be paid on December 17 for those with birthdays between the 11th and 20th [7]. - Recipients with birthdays between the 21st and 31st will receive their benefits on December 24 [7]. - SSI payments for January will be issued on December 31 for qualified individuals [7]. Importance of Payment Timing - Understanding the payment schedule is crucial for Social Security beneficiaries, as they rely on fixed incomes to manage their budgets and financial obligations [4].