According to Vibes.okdiario , Retirees who already received their Social Security payment of up to $4,873 in November will get another check or direct deposit in December. However, if you don’t qualify for a large retirement benefit, you might be receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If so, expect your SSI payment on November 29, instead of the usual December 1.
How to Qualify for the Largest Social Security Payments in December
To receive the highest Social Security payments, it’s essential to meet specific criteria. One of the main factors is the length of your work history and how much you earned during that time. Here’s how to qualify for payments of $2,710, $3,822, or $4,873:
- Age Requirement: You must be at least 62 years old to begin receiving Social Security benefits.
- Work History: To qualify for larger payments, you must have worked for at least 35 years, contributing to Social Security and paying taxes during that time.
- Earnings History: Your earnings must meet the taxable maximum for each of the 35 years you worked. For 2024, the taxable maximum is $168,600.
- Filing Age: The amount you can receive also depends on when you file for Social Security:
- If you file at age 62, you can receive up to $2,710.
- If you file at Full Retirement Age (FRA) in 2024, the maximum payment can be $3,822.
- If you wait until age 70 to file, you could receive up to $4,873.
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Social Security Paydays and Eligibility for December 2024
For those expecting their monthly Social Security payment of up to $4,873, the first payment date will be December 3, 2024. This is for retirees who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
If you are also receiving SSI and Social Security benefits, you will receive your retirement payment on December 3 and your SSI payment on November 29. The average SSI payment is approximately $1,927.
For retirees who began receiving Social Security benefits after April 30, 1997, payments will be issued based on your birthday:
- December 11, 2024: If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- December 18, 2024: For birthdays between 11th and 20th.
- December 24, 2024: For birthdays between the 21st and 31st.
Summary
For December 2024, Social Security recipients should prepare for payments according to their filing history and birthday. Those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get payments earlier, on November 29, while regular Social Security checks will arrive starting December 3, with specific dates based on your birthday for those who began receiving benefits after April 30, 1997. Make sure to check your eligibility and payment schedule to plan accordingly.
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