Social Security beneficiaries who also receive Supplemental Security Income will receive three payments in November: their regular monthly Social Security check — government-issued retirement income for people age 62 and older — plus two SSI payments.
However, in December – a peak month for many – recipients will not receive an SSI payment for the 2024 calendar year.
A similar situation occurred earlier this year when recipients received two SSI checks in August, but none in September.
Here’s what Texans need to know:
Why aren’t SSI checks being issued in December?
SSI recipients will receive their November payment on November 1, but since December 1 falls on a Sunday, SSI payments for December will be distributed on Friday, November 29, according to the Social Security Administration calendar.
Have months passed in 2025?
SSI recipients actually receive a payment in December; however, it will count toward the calendar year 2025. Under this pattern, SSI payments for February and March will be made on the last day of the previous month.
As a result, SSI beneficiaries will not receive payment in March. Similarly, recipients will receive two payments in May 2025, but none in June.
SSI recipients will receive their January payment on December 31, February payment on January 31, and March payment on February 28.
November social security payment schedule
The Social Security Administration’s annual distribution schedules are available online so you can use the calendar for budgeting purposes.
Regular Social Security retirement benefits will be sent out on the usual schedule:
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Wednesday November 13: Dates of birth between the first and 10th day of the month.
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Wednesday November 20: Dates of birth between the 11th and 20th day of the month.
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Wednesday November 27: Dates of birth between the 21st and 31st day of the month.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 2 SSI checks in November, but none for 2024 in December. This is why
