Social Security News: Payments of Up to $4,873 Will Be Delivered in Days

Social Security beneficiaries can expect a series of scheduled payments throughout December 2024 and January 2025, following the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) pre-established calendar. The SSA ensures beneficiaries receive their payments on time, even accounting for weekends and holidays.

Completed Payments in December

December’s payment cycle began with an advance Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment on November 29, corresponding to December. This adjustment was necessary since SSA does not process payments on weekends or federal holidays.

Subsequent payments in December were distributed to:

• Beneficiaries living outside the U.S.
• Dual beneficiaries receiving both SSI and Social Security.
• Beneficiaries whose states cover Medicare premiums.
• Recipients who applied for benefits before 1997.
• Retirees and surviving family members with birthdays from the 1st to the 10th of any month received payments on December 11.

Upcoming Payments for December 2024

Three more rounds of Social Security payments are set for December:

• December 18: For retirees and survivors with birthdays from the 11th to the 20th of any month.
• December 24: For birthdays falling between the 21st and the 31st.
• December 31: An advance SSI payment for January 2025, as January 1 is a federal holiday.

January 2025 Payment Schedule

The SSA has outlined a staggered payment schedule for January based on specific criteria:

1. January 3: For beneficiaries who meet these conditions:
   • Live outside the U.S.
   • Applied for Social Security benefits before 1997.
2. January 8: Payment for birthdays from January 1 to January 10 (second Wednesday).
3. January 15: Payment for birthdays from January 11 to January 20 (third Wednesday).
4. January 22: Payment for birthdays after January 20 (fourth Wednesday).

Tracking Your Social Security Payments

Beneficiaries can monitor their payment schedules and statuses through their my Social Security account:

1. Visit ssa.gov/myaccount/ and create or log into your account.
2. Navigate to the “Your Benefit Applications” section on the My Home page.
3. Select “View Details” under the “More Info” heading.
4. Check the “Current Status” section for payment updates.

This online tool ensures beneficiaries stay informed and can address any discrepancies in their payments promptly.