November Brings Extra Social Security Payments Due to Calendar Quirk

Some recipients will receive two checks in November as the Social Security Administration adjusts for December's payment date falling on a weekend.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in November because December 1 falls on a Sunday.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) ensures no delay in payments by issuing December's SSI check on November 29.
Regular Social Security retirement benefits will follow the usual schedule, with payments distributed based on birth dates.
A 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 will increase benefits for recipients, starting in December for SSI and January for retirement benefits.
The COLA aims to help beneficiaries keep up with inflation, though many seniors feel it does not fully cover rising living costs.