SSI recipients will collect their next January payment in December. Therefore, it will not arrive in January. This is great news because many recipients will be glad to get the money three days before the usual due date.
After all the Christmas purchases, many Americans have spent all their savings. That is why this SSI payment will be like a breath of fresh air. Good news have not finished yet.
The thing is that this group of beneficiaries will collect more money for their SSI payment. So, their December 1 check did not bring the COLA increase, but this payment will. Getting 3.2% more can make a difference even if it does not seem much.
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PAYMENT DATES
The Social Security Administration has scheduled this payment for December 29, 2023. Therefore, it will be in your bank account 3 days before New Year. SSA never sends out money on holidays.
In fact, this is the best way to make sure everyone gets their SSI checks on time. Imagine you did not receive your money on a holiday or the weekend. If banks are not open, you cannot contact them.
As the January SSI payment is on December 29, make sure you spend your money wisely. After the December 29 check, there will not be another one until February 1, 2024.
The months of March, April, and May will have their checks on the first day of the month too. However, the SSI check for June will be due on May 31. This is because June 1 is Saturday, so it will be sent on the previous business day.
SSI MAXIMUM AMOUNTS FOR 2024 AND THE DECEMBER 29 PAYMENT
Beneficiaries can get up to $943 in their 2024 payments. So, their December check will also have this maximum amount. Nevertheless, SSI average payments are lower.
Hence, you may not get as much as that. SSI average payments are about $673 as of November 2023. If you are 65 years old or older, it could be even lower, about $552.97 said Social Security.
The group of under-18-year-olds gets the largest SSI average payments. SSA claimed that they get about $785.28. Those who are 18-64 get average checks worth $718.33. Married couples can collect SSI payments of up to $1,415, up from $1,371 in 2023.
Essential persons will also receive 3.2% extra and their new checks will be $472 in 2024. If you get SSDI or retirement benefits and your checks are low, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income. Apply for SNAP too so you can get free money for food.