{"id":2126722,"date":"2023-12-16T06:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T11:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-13-days\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T06:43:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T11:43:28","slug":"social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-13-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-13-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security update: $914 double payments to be sent in 13 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-13-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=2126722&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 \u2064Security Income Recipients to Receive Second Monthly Payment in December<\/h2>\n<p>In less than two \u2064weeks,\u2064 millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will\u200c receive their\u200c second monthly payment\u2064 for December. This \u2064payment, which can be worth up to $914 for individual filers, will be \u200dsent out on Friday, December\u2062 29, exactly four \u2063weeks after the first payment was released.<\/p>\n<p>This unique situation occurs multiple times a year, where two payments are sent to beneficiaries in December due to a scheduling quirk. This is because January \u20631st\u2064 is a holiday, \u2064so recipients \u200balways\u2063 receive two checks during December.<\/p>\n<h3>Double Payments in 2023 and 2024<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to this year, several \u200bother months in \u200c2023 also featured rare \u2064double\u200d payments. \u200dThis happened when the 1st of the following month fell on a weekend or holiday. Furthermore, there\u2062 will be several double payments in 2024 as well. However, there are never payments in January due to it being a holiday.<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications\u200d and \u200dPayment Amounts<\/h3>\n<p>To qualify for these \u2063payments, recipients must be at least 65 years old and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-direct-payment-worth-914-arrives-in-two-days\/\" title=\"Social Security update: 4 direct payment arrives in 48 hours.\">meet specific financial requirements<\/a>. However, some individuals under the age\u2062 of 65, \u2062including children, can also qualify \u200bif they are partially blind or have a physical or\u2063 mental disability that severely \u2064limits \u2064their\u200b daily activities for \u2063at least a year or\u2064 is expected to \u200bresult in death, according to the\u2064 administration.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c maximum payment amounts for beneficiaries\u2064 depend on their filing status. For individuals, the monthly \u200dpayment rate is $914, while eligible couples receive \u2063$1,371 per month. Essential persons, who\u200b live with someone receiving SSI and provide necessary care, \u200creceive a monthly payment of $458.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that not every recipient will receive\u2063 the\u2064 maximum payment. Filers can \u200buse the Social Security Administration&#8217;s \u200bcalculator to get a personalized estimate.\u200b Additionally, the monthly benefit is expected to rise by 3.2% \u2063next year.<\/p>\n<p>SSI \u2062payments were \u200cfirst\u200b issued by the SSA in January 1974, and payment rates have been increasing for cost-of-living adjustments since 1975.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-issues-safety-alert-to-agents-after-intercepting-threatening-text-messages\/\" title=\"Border Patrol warns agents about threatening texts\">long-term \u2062solutions<\/a> can \u2062policymakers and\u200c government agencies implement to address the financial struggles of SSI recipients beyond the month of December<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Als, is part \u200cof the federal government&#8217;s efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-benefits-to-increase-3-2-percent-in-2024\/\" title=\"Social Security benefits to rise by 3.2% in 2024.\">provide additional financial support<\/a>\u200c during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The Supplemental Security Income program \u2063is administered by the Social Security Administration and provides monthly cash benefits to individuals with limited income and resources who are aged, blind, or disabled. These benefits are crucial in helping individuals meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the economic hardships\u2063 caused by the pandemic, many SSI recipients have been struggling even more \u2063to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/under-trump-americans-have-seen-their-best-wage-growth-in-40-years\/\" title=\"Under Trump, Americans Have Seen Their Best Wage Growth In 40 Years\">make ends meet<\/a>. The\u2064 government recognized this need and implemented a second monthly payment \u2064for December to provide some relief during \u200bthis challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of the second monthly \u200bpayment is determined based on various factors, including the individual&#8217;s living arrangement and other sources of income. For individuals living alone, the maximum amount \u200dthey can receive is $783. \u2062However, this amount can increase\u2064 up to $914 for individuals who live in households with more than one SSI recipient.<\/p>\n<p>The additional payment is expected to \u200dgreatly alleviate the financial burden on SSI recipients, who \u2064often face constant\u200d struggles due to their limited income. It will enable them to better cover their essential expenses, such as rent, utilities, and \u2063groceries. Moreover, it will give them some breathing room \u2064to address other pressing needs, such as healthcare and education.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that these additional payments for\u2063 December\u200b are separate from the regular monthly benefits that SSI recipients receive.\u2063 They are intended as an extra form\u2062 of assistance \u2062to help navigate the financial difficulties\u200b caused by \u200cthe ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that \u200beligible individuals\u2063 receive their second monthly payment in December, the Social Security Administration is working\u2063 diligently to process the payments in a timely manner. Recipients are encouraged to monitor their bank accounts \u2062or \u2064Direct Express cards for \u2063the deposit, which\u2064 is expected to be made by the end of the month.<\/p>\n<p>While this additional payment will provide some relief, it is crucial that ongoing support and assistance are provided to SSI recipients beyond the month \u200cof December. The economic \u2062impact of the pandemic is far \u200dfrom over, and individuals with limited \u200dincome and resources will continue to face challenges well into the future.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it\u2064 is \u200bessential for policymakers and\u2064 government\u200b agencies to prioritize the needs\u2064 of \u200cthis vulnerable population and implement long-term solutions to address their financial struggles. This may \u2064include\u2063 increasing the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-22-days\/\" title=\"Social Security update: 4 double payments to be sent in 22 days on December 2nd\">regular monthly benefit amount<\/a>,\u200b expanding\u2064 access to affordable housing and\u2063 healthcare, and providing opportunities for financial stability\u2064 through employment and education programs.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the second monthly payment \u200cfor December will offer much-needed support to \u200cmillions of Supplemental Security Income \u2063recipients during these challenging times. However, it\u200b is important to remember that ongoing assistance is necessary to ensure the well-being\u200c of this vulnerable population. By working together, we can strive for a society where everyone has access to the\u2064 resources and support they need to live a dignified and fulfilling life, regardless of their financial circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients will get their second payment in less than two weeks. Individual filers can expect up to $914. The second payment will be sent on Friday, Dec. 29, four weeks after the first payment. 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