Social Security Recipients Could Get Two Payments This Month — Eligibility Details

Social Security Recipients Could Get Two Payments This Month — Eligibility Details

Introduction If you’re a Social Security recipient counting on your monthly check to cover essentials, December 2025 brings a welcome surprise for some: the possibility of two payments in one month. This isn’t a holiday bonus or a policy change—it’s a simple calendar adjustment designed to ensure timely access to funds. Specifically, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries stand to benefit from this quirk, receiving their December payment on the 1st and their January 2026 payment early on December 31st. With …

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Modified December Social Security Schedule Due to Holidays: See Dates

Modified December Social Security Schedule Due to Holidays: See Dates

With holiday lights twinkling and family gatherings on the horizon, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made a timely tweak to its December Social Security schedule for 2025, shifting one key payment to ensure no one misses out amid federal holidays like New Year’s Day on January 1, 2026. While retirement, SSDI, and survivor benefits stick to their Wednesday waves—landing on December 3, 10, 17, and 24—the big modification affects Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, who now get their January …

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