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.
Overview
- 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.