The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the SSDI payment schedule for December 2024, helping disability beneficiaries prepare for the holiday season. While many recipients have already received payments on December 3, others can expect their checks to arrive later this month based on their eligibility and birth dates.
Who Received Payments on December 3?
Disability beneficiaries who started receiving payments before May 1997 or those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) alongside SSDI qualified for the early December 3 payment. These recipients follow a different payment schedule compared to others enrolled in the SSDI program.
December 11 SSDI Payment
The next SSDI payment is set for December 11, 2024. This payment is specifically for recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month. If you qualify for this schedule, your payment will be issued on this date. However, individuals receiving SSI or those who began SSDI benefits before May 1997 are not eligible for this payment.
Additional December SSDI Payments
Recipients born between the 11th and 20th of any month will receive their SSDI payment on December 18, 2024. Notably, the final December payment, typically scheduled for the fourth Wednesday, will be issued early due to the Christmas holiday on December 25, a federal holiday.
SSDI Payment Amounts
The amount of SSDI payments varies based on work history and the taxes paid to Social Security. According to the SSA, the average SSDI payment for December is $1,542. High earners may receive up to $3,822, though this is rare and applies to those with maximum taxable earnings for 35 years.
2025 COLA Updates
December payments will not include the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Eligible recipients will see their updated payments starting in January 2025, issued on January 3, 8, 15, or 22. For more details on the SSDI payment schedule, visit the official Social Security Administration website.
This payment structure ensures beneficiaries are supported while navigating the holiday season.
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