Social Security payment dates: December Social Security check is the last before COLA hits — here’s when your money arrives
SSA wants to reduce in-person office visits by 50% by 2026. SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said Social Security keeps its promises and that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps benefits adapt to today’s economy, Daily Express US reports. He also said the COLA is crucial for Social Security to do its job.
Social Security payment dates in December depend on your birth date:
- Born between December 1-10: December 10
- Born between 11-20: 17 December
- Born between 21-31: December 24
Only people with birthdays between 11 and 20 will receive their payments on December 17. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are receiving two payments this month: the first on December 1 and the second on December 31, Daily Express US reports. Payments were made on December 3 to people who received Social Security before May 1997 or who received both Social Security and SSI.
The maximum Social Security payment depends on the age you start receiving benefits:
- Age 62: $2,831 per month
- Full retirement age (66-67): $4,018 per month
- Age 70: $5,108 per month
You can create a personal account on the official SSA website to estimate your own benefits.
FAQ
Q1. When will December social security checks arrive?
December Social Security payments are made on different Wednesdays depending on your birthday: 10, 17, or 24.
Q2. How much will Social Security increase in 2025?
Social security benefits will increase by 2.8% next year due to cost-of-living adjustments.
