The Social Security Administration will send out the last Social Security and SSI benefits of the year in December.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to send out the last Social Security and SSI benefits of the year in December. Some beneficiaries will receive two payments in one month.
Who Will Receive Payments in December?
In December, the SSA will send out Social Security payments to retired workers, disabled workers, and their spouses and children. The SSA will also send out SSI payments to low-income individuals and couples who are disabled, blind, or 65 or older.
Payment Dates
The SSA will send out Social Security and SSI payments on different dates in December. The payment dates are based on the beneficiary’s date of birth.
- Beneficiaries born between the 1st and the 10th of the month will receive their payments on the second Wednesday.
- Beneficiaries born between the 11th and the 20th of the month will receive their payments on the third Wednesday.
- Beneficiaries born between the 21st and the 31st of the month will receive their payments on the fourth Wednesday.
December Payment Dates
Here are the exact payment dates for Social Security and SSI benefits in December 2023:
- December 1: SSI beneficiaries and those receiving payments before May 1997.
- December 6: Beneficiaries born between the months of the 21st and 31st.
- December 13: Beneficiaries born between the month’s 1st and 10th.
- December 20: Beneficiaries born between the 11th and the 20th of the month.
- December 29: SSI beneficiaries.
How to Receive Your Payment
Social Security and SSI payments are typically sent directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. However, if the SSA does not have the beneficiary’s bank account information, the payment will be mailed to their address. Beneficiaries can also receive their payment in person at a participating bank or financial institution.
What to Do if You Don’t Receive Your Payment
If you are still waiting to receive your Social Security or SSI payment by the expected date, you should contact the SSA. You can reach the SSA by phone at 1-800-772-1213 or by visiting your local SSA office.
For more information about Social Security and SSI, please visit the SSA website at https://www.ssa.gov/.
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