Social Security Payments for December and January Announced

Retirees and SSI recipients will receive payments this month, with adjustments for federal holidays impacting the schedule.

The first round of December Social Security payments, up to $4,873 for those retiring at 70, will be sent on December 11 to individuals born between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Subsequent December payments are scheduled for December 18 and December 24, adjusted to account for the Christmas holiday.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for January will be issued on December 31 due to New Year’s Day being a federal holiday.
SSI payments are intended for individuals with disabilities affecting their income, with amounts varying by recipient type: $914 for individuals, $1,415 for couples, and $472 for essential persons.
A 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 will result in modest increases for Social Security and SSI payments starting in January, reflecting lower inflation levels compared to prior years.