Social Security Payments Scheduled for December and January Adjusted for Holidays

The Social Security Administration will issue payments this week and early next year, with adjustments for holiday schedules impacting distribution dates.

• The second wave of December Social Security retirement payments, up to $4,873, will be issued on Wednesday, December 18, for beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of any month.
• A third wave of December payments will be distributed on Tuesday, December 24, for those born between the 21st and 31st, due to the Christmas holiday falling on Wednesday.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for January, typically issued on the first of the month, will be sent on December 31 to account for New Year’s Day being a federal holiday.
• Retirement benefit amounts vary based on age and earnings, with maximum monthly payments ranging from $2,710 for retirees at 62 to $4,873 for those delaying retirement until 70.
• The Social Security Administration faces operational challenges, including a hiring freeze and potential service reductions, following Congress's denial of additional funding in September.

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