Millions of Americans who have not yet received a Social Security check could get one in the next few days. What is certain is that these United States citizens will get check before the end of December 2023, with a few exceptions.
The payment of this benefit will be made in the next few weeks. To be exact, the payments will arrive on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month. Although it is true that in this month of December there is a slight irregularity in the calendar, beneficiaries will end up getting the payment as usual, even if it seems that Social Security arrives later.
Regardless of the type of benefit we have, whether it is an age or disability benefit, we will still get our payment before the end of the month. However, we may get an extra check if we have the Supplemental Security Income benefit turned on. However, not everyone with this benefit can get a check before the end of the year. Another requirement must be met.
WHEN WILL I GET MY TWO SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS IN DECEMBER?
In fact, a retiree with Supplemental Security Income activated could get up to three different Social Security checks in December 2023. This irregularity is not entirely common, but it is possible. The important thing to do in these cases is to mark the payment days on the calendar so that you have a clear picture and can better organize your finances for the month.
On December 1st, 2023, two checks are sent. These two checks are a Supplemental Security Income and the retirement payment for pre-1997 beneficiaries. If you have SSI and your benefit meets those requirements you have been able to get two payments on the same day. But, in addition, there is an extra Supplemental Security Income payment at the end of the month. On December 29th we can get this extra check.
Only if we have activated Direct Deposit can we get the money early. In that case we will receive the payment of this benefit on December 29th. This good news will allow us to obtain up to 943 dollars of this type of benefit, since we will be in front of the payment with the COLA of 2024 already added.
Also, there is something else to keep in mind. And that is, if my benefit is post-1997, when will I get my December Social Security? Well, there are still three more payment days other than the 1st for retirement checks. Those other days are:
- December 13th.
- December 20th.
- December 27th.
The exact day we will get the money will depend on our birthday. Aside from having Social Security since after 1997, we have to have a birthday between exact days. On the one hand, December 13th is for birthdays between the 1st and the 10th. The 20th is for birthdays between the 11th and 20th. Finally, December 27th is for birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month.