People in the United States who get Social Security will get their December checks, but the dates will be changed to account for holidays and weekends.
These changes affect both people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and people who are retired. To avoid confusion, it is important to know the exact payment dates.
The December payment schedule has some special changes that make sure people get their money on time, even on holidays and weekends. SSI recipients will also get an extra payment for January 2025 before the end of the year.
Key Changes to the December Payment Schedule
There are some changes to December Social Security payments because of holidays and days off. These changes mostly affect people who get SSI or are retired, depending on when they started getting their benefits. Here are the important dates for payments:
- November 29: An advance payment of SSI for December since December 1 falls on a weekend.
- December 3: Payment for retirees who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
- December 11: Payment for retirees after May 1997 with birth dates between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- December 18: Payment for retirees after May 1997 with birth dates between the 11th and 20th of the month.
- December 24: Payment for retirees after May 1997 with birth dates between the 21st and 31st of the month. This payment will be sent early because December 25 is a national holiday.
Beneficiaries need to make sure that their bank account information is correct so that they do not have to wait for payments. If there are any changes to the schedule, the Social Security Administration will let people who get benefits know.
Extra SSI Payment Before the New Year
The extra payment set for December 31 is one of the most important changes this month for people who get SSI. This payment is for the month of January 2025, but it is sent early because January 1 is a holiday.
This early deposit is part of Social Security’s plan to make sure that payments do not get held up because of holidays.
This extra payment can be helpful during the busy holiday season, but it does not mean that the annual benefit amount will go up. Instead, it is just a change in timing to help people handle their costs at the start of the new year.
Plan Accordingly
These changes show how important it is to remember when your Social Security payments are due, especially during the busy holiday season. Beneficiaries should look over their financial plans and make sure their bank information is correct to avoid any problems.
The Social Security Administration will keep you up to date on changes or additions, so it is important to stay informed. If beneficiaries know these dates, they can avoid unnecessary stress and make sure their financial needs are met on time.
