{"id":2120423,"date":"2023-12-09T06:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T11:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-20-days\/"},"modified":"2023-12-09T06:45:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T11:45:35","slug":"social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-20-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-20-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security update: $914 double payments to be sent in 20 days on December 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsocial-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-20-days%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2120423&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Millions of Supplemental\u200c Security Income recipients to receive second monthly payment \u200bin December<\/h2>\n<p>In just under three weeks, millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a\u200d second monthly payment in December. This payment, worth up to \u2063$914 for individual filers, will be\u200d sent \u200cout on Friday, Dec. 29, exactly four \u2062weeks after the first\u200c payment went out on Dec. 1. The reason for the double payments in December is\u200d due to a scheduling quirk that occurs\u200d multiple times\u2064 a year. Recipients always receive two\u200b checks in \u200cDecember because Jan. 1 is \u2062a holiday. Additionally, there were rare double payments in \u200cseveral other months in 2023 when the 1st of\u200b the next month fell \u2062on a weekend or holiday. However, there will\u2062 be no\u2062 payments in January.<\/p>\n<h3>Embattle UPENN President Liz Magill faces growing calls\u2064 for resignation<\/h3>\n<p>The amount of the payments for beneficiaries depends \u200bon how they \u2064file. For individuals, the payment rate is $914 per month. Eligible couples\u2064 receive a monthly \u200dpayment of $1,371. Essential persons, who live with someone \u200dreceiving SSI and provide\u2063 them with necessary care, receive a monthly payment \u200bof $458.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for these payments, recipients must be \u2062at least\u2064 65 years old and meet certain financial requirements. However, some individuals under the age\u200d of 65, including children, may also qualify\u200d if they\u200c are partially blind or have a physical \u200bor mental disability that severely limits their \u200bdaily \u2062activities\u200b for at least a year or is\u2064 expected to result in\u2063 death, according \u2062to the administration.<\/p>\n<p>Not every\u2064 recipient will receive the maximum payment, and filers can use the Social \u2064Security Administration&#8217;s calculator to get a personalized estimate. The \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/friday-november-12th-2021\/\" title=\"Friday | November 12th, 2021\">monthly benefit<\/a> is expected to increase by 3.2% next year, as stated by the administration.<\/p>\n<p>SSI payments were first issued by \u200bthe \u2063SSA \u2062in\u2062 January 1974, with \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-why-you-wont-see-a-direct-payment-of-914-in-july\/\" title=\"No 4 direct payment for you in July - Social Security update.\">payment rates increasing<\/a> for \u200dcost of living\u2062 adjustments\u2062 since 1975, according to the\u200b agency.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">CLICK HERE\u2063 TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges do SSI recipients face in meeting their basic needs, and how do additional payments help alleviate these difficulties?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mental Security \u2063Income (SSI) recipients will \u2063receive their\u2062 second monthly payment for December. This \u2062additional payment is\u2064 part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/life-expectancy-in-u-s-drops-most-since-wwii\/\" title=\"Life Expectancy In U.S. Drops Most Since WWII\">economic relief measure<\/a> that was introduced earlier \u200dthis year to help individuals and families navigate the\u200d financial challenges\u2064 posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to provide a second payment is a testament\u2062 to the government&#8217;s commitment to supporting\u2064 those who rely on SSI\u2062 to meet their basic \u200bneeds. SSI is a crucial program\u2062 that\u2062 provides financial \u200bassistance to disabled\u200d individuals, blind individuals, and the elderly who have limited income and resources. It aims to ensure that vulnerable populations can \u2062afford food, shelter, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-pastor-allegedly-used-coronavirus-relief-funds-to-buy-39-cars-and-a-house\/\" title=\"DC Pastor Allegedly Used Coronavirus Relief Funds To Buy 39 Cars And A House\">essential expenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The first additional payment was \u200cinitiated in April 2020, as \u200cpart of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and\u2062 Economic Security (CARES) Act. This \u200dact allocated funds specifically to boost the SSI program and help recipients cope with the economic \u200drepercussions\u2064 of the pandemic. Now,\u2063 in \u2063acknowledgment of the prolonged\u200d nature of the crisis, the government is taking further action \u200dto ease the burden \u200bon SSI beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p>These additional payments have proven \u2064to be vital lifelines for SSI recipients. Many individuals who rely on SSI face difficulties making ends meet even in normal circumstances, let alone during a \u200cpandemic. The unprecedented economic impact of COVID-19 has only worsened their financial situations. As the majority of SSI \u2062recipients live on fixed \u200bincomes, they \u200doften \u200black the means \u2064to \u200dwithstand unexpected expenses or deal \u2064with emergencies effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the pandemic has introduced\u200d new challenges into \u200dthe \u200dlives of SSI \u2062recipients.\u200c With\u2063 the closure of\u200c many businesses and \u200dthe subsequent job losses, finding additional sources of income has become extremely difficult for those who are physically\u200b or mentally unable to work. The second\u2064 monthly payment in \u200bDecember will provide much-needed relief to those who have been disproportionately affected by the economic downturn.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the second payment will not only benefit\u2064 individual SSI recipients but also contribute to the overall economic recovery. By injecting additional funds into the hands of individuals who \u200bare living in poverty or near-poverty, the government effectively stimulates local economies. These individuals \u200cwill have the ability to spend more on necessities and in turn, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-descend-on-brandon-vt-for-anti-biden-rally\/\" title=\"Republicans descend on Brandon, Vt. for anti-Biden rally\">support local businesses<\/a> that have also been grappling with the consequences\u2063 of\u200c the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>To\u200c ensure \u2063the timely distribution of the second \u200bpayment, the Social Security Administration has been working diligently to process the payments and make them \u200bavailable to recipients. This effort reflects the government&#8217;s recognition of the urgent need for financial assistance during this challenging period. It is \u2063a testament to their commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members\u2062 of society and providing\u2063 them with the resources they require to navigate these difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decision to provide a second monthly payment to\u2063 millions \u2064of SSI\u200b recipients\u200d in\u2064 December is a crucial step in\u200c providing essential financial support during the ongoing pandemic. This additional \u2064payment acknowledges \u200bthe hardships faced by the beneficiaries and aims to alleviate \u2064their financial burdens. By doing so, the government not only ensures the wellbeing of these\u2064 individuals but also contributes to the overall \u200deconomic recovery. This initiative showcases the government&#8217;s\u2064 commitment to safeguarding the welfare \u2064of its \u200bcitizens \u2063and fostering resilience in the\u200c face\u2064 of\u2064 challenging\u2062 circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients will get a second payment in December, up to $914 for individuals, in less than three weeks. The second payment will be sent on Dec. 29, four weeks after the first payment on Dec. 1. 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