{"id":2124697,"date":"2023-12-14T06:05:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-15-days\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T06:10:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:10:12","slug":"social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-15-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-15-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security update: $914 double payments to be sent in 15 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-15-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=2124697&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 Security Income recipients to receive second monthly payment in December<\/h2>\n<p>In just over two weeks, millions\u2063 of Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a second\u200c monthly \u2064payment\u200d in December. This payment, worth\u200d up to $914 for individual filers, will be sent out on Friday,\u200c Dec. \u200c29, four weeks after the first payment was released.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Double payments in December due to scheduling quirk<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This double payment in December is\u200c a result of a \u200cscheduling quirk that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-first-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-on-friday\/\" title=\"Double Social Security payments worth 4 to be sent out on Friday, December 1st\">occurs multiple times<\/a> a year. Since Jan. 1\u200b is a holiday, recipients \u200dalways receive\u2063 two checks in December. In fact, there have been \u200dseveral other months \u2063in the past \u200band will be in the future where double\u2064 payments are made due to weekends or holidays falling on the 1st \u200bof the \u2063next month.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Maximum \u200dpayment amounts and eligibility<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The maximum payment amounts for beneficiaries\u2062 depend\u2063 on how they file. For\u2062 individuals, the monthly payment rate is\u200b $914, while eligible couples receive $1,371. Essential persons, who provide necessary care to someone receiving SSI and live with them, receive a monthly\u2063 payment of $458.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for these payments, recipients must be at least 65 years old and meet certain financial\u200b requirements. However, some individuals under the age \u2063of 65, including children, can \u200dalso qualify if \u2062they are partially blind or have \u2062a physical or mental disability that severely \u200dlimits their daily activities for at least a year or is expected\u200c to result in death.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Personalized estimates and future increase<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Not\u2062 every recipient will receive the \u2062maximum payment, and filers can use the Social Security Administration&#8217;s calculator to see a\u2063 personalized estimate. Additionally, the monthly\u200c benefit is expected to rise \u200bby 3.2% next year.<\/p>\n<p>SSI payments have been issued by \u200dthe \u2063SSA since January 1974, with payment rates \u2062increasing for cost-of-living adjustments since\u2062 1975.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from the Washington\u2062 Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Who is \u200celigible to receive\u2063 the second monthly payment for December as part\u200c of the government&#8217;s effort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cia-sends-message-to-take-havana-syndrome-seriously\/\" title=\"CIA sends message to take \u2018Havana syndrome\u2019 seriously\">provide financial relief<\/a>\u200c to SSI recipients?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Plemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in the United States will receive their second monthly payment for December. \u200bThis is part of the government&#8217;s effort to \u2064provide additional financial\u200d relief to individuals and families affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Supplemental Security Income is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liheap-utility-payments-application-for-help-with-utility-bill-payments-closing-in-one-day\/\" title=\"LIHEAP utility payment assistance application closing tomorrow.\">federal assistance program designed<\/a> to aid the elderly, disabled individuals, and\u2062 those with limited income and resources. It aims to ensure that they can\u2063 meet their basic needs \u200cfor food,\u200b clothing, and shelter. The \u2063program is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and\u2063 provides monthly cash payments to eligible individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The first additional payment for SSI recipients was \u200dmade earlier this year, in response to the economic\u200d hardships faced by\u2064 many due to the pandemic. This second \u200cpayment in December further underscores the government&#8217;s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations during these challenging\u2063 times.<\/p>\n<p>The payment will be in addition to the regular SSI benefits that individuals receive each month. It is intended to \u2063provide \u2063extra assistance for those\u2062 struggling to make ends meet or facing increased financial burdens because of the pandemic. The additional funds can be used to cover essential expenses such as housing,\u2063 utilities, medical costs,\u200b and other necessary items.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly,\u200b these payments are not loans and do not need to \u200cbe repaid. They are intended as immediate \u200dfinancial relief to help individuals and families stabilize \u200ctheir situation and navigate the ongoing \u2064economic \u2062uncertainties caused by the \u2062pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>To\u2062 be \u200deligible for the second monthly \u200cpayment, recipients must already be receiving SSI\u2062 benefits at \u2063the time of issuance and must meet \u2063certain income and asset requirements. The payment amount will vary based on individual circumstances, including living arrangements and other factors.<\/p>\n<p>The SSA\u2063 has been working\u200d diligently to ensure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-round-of-direct-payments-worth-up-to-4555-arrives-now\/\" title=\"New Social Security update: Second round of payments up to ,555 now available.\">smooth distribution process<\/a> for these additional payments. Recipients can expect to receive their second payment in the \u200csame manner as their regular \u2064benefits, \u200beither via direct deposit or a Social Security Direct Express card.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for individuals who are eligible for SSI benefits but have \u200bnot yet applied\u2064 to do so. The \u200capplication \u2062process can be initiated online through the SSA&#8217;s official website or by\u200d contacting their local Social Security office. By applying, \u200deligible individuals can access crucial financial support during these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p>In these\u200b unprecedented times, it is reassuring to see the \u200cgovernment taking proactive steps to provide\u2064 economic relief to those who \u2062need it the most. The additional payments for SSI recipients in\u200b December will help alleviate some of the financial burdens they face and ensure that they can maintain a decent quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is essential \u200bto \u200cremember that while these payments \u2063are valuable, they\u200b are not a\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maui-fires-number-of-residents-unaccounted-for-drops-below-expectations\/\" title=\"Maui fires: Fewer missing residents than expected.\">long-term\u200b solution<\/a> to the challenges posed by the \u2064pandemic. It is crucial for the government, communities, and \u200bindividuals to continue working together to address \u200dthe underlying issues\u2063 and strive \u200btowards\u2064 a sustainable\u200c recovery.<\/p>\n<p>As we approach the second payment for SSI recipients in December, we must remain vigilant and uphold our collective responsibility to support those who are most\u200b vulnerable. By \u2063doing so, we can ensure that no one is left behind during these \u2064trying times, and we can work towards a brighter, more secure future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a second payment in December, up to $914 for individuals, in just over two weeks. The second payment will be sent on Friday, Dec. 29, four weeks after the initial payment. 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