{"id":2127246,"date":"2023-12-17T06:20:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T11:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-12-days\/"},"modified":"2023-12-17T06:23:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T11:23:06","slug":"social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-12-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-12-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Double payments worth $914 to be sent out on December 2nd for Social Security update"},"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-12-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=2127246&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 a little less than two weeks, millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a second monthly payment in December. This payment, worth up\u2062 to $914 for individual filers, will be sent out on December 29, four weeks after the \u200bfirst payment\u2063 was released.<\/p>\n<p>This unique occurrence of two payments in December happens multiple\u200c times a year due \u200bto a scheduling quirk. Recipients always \u200creceive two checks\u200d in December because January 1 is a holiday.<\/p>\n<h3>Rare double payments in 2023 and 2024<\/h3>\n<p>2023 will\u2062 also\u200b see several other months with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-security-update-second-of-december-double-payments-worth-914-to-be-sent-out-in-20-days\/\" title=\"Social Security update: 4 double payments to be sent in 20 days on December 2nd\">rare double payments<\/a>, as the first of the \u2064next month\u2064 falls on a weekend or holiday. The same will happen in 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Qualifications and\u2063 payment amounts<\/h3>\n<p>To qualify \u2064for these\u200d payments, recipients must be at least 65 years old and meet certain financial requirements. However, some individuals under the age of 65, including children, can also qualify if they\u2063 are partially blind or have a physical or mental disability that severely limits their daily activities\u200d for at least a year or is expected to\u200b result in death, according \u2063to the\u2064 administration.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b maximum payment amounts for beneficiaries depend on their filing status.\u2063 Individuals filing for\u2064 SSI \u200breceive a monthly payment rate of $914, while eligible couples\u200d receive $1,371. Essential persons who live with an SSI recipient\u2062 and provide necessary care \u200breceive a monthly payment of $458.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important \u2063to note\u200b that not every \u200crecipient will receive the \u2063maximum payment. Filers can use the Social Security Administration&#8217;s calculator \u2064to\u200d get \u2062a personalized \u2064estimate. Additionally, the monthly benefit is expected to rise by 3.2% next year.<\/p>\n<h3>History of SSI payments<\/h3>\n<p>SSI payments were first issued by the Social\u200d Security Administration (SSA) in January 1974. Since 1975, payment rates have increased for cost-of-living adjustments, as per the agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from\u200c the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the purpose of the second monthly payment for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in\u2064 December?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b Supplemental Security Income \u200c(SSI) recipients across the United\u200b States will \u2062receive their second monthly payment for December. This additional payment comes as \u2062part of the COVID-19 relief efforts by the \u2064government to provide financial \u2064assistance to those in need during these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p>The second payment for \u200cSSI recipients is a direct result of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was signed\u2063 into law at the end of \u200dDecember\u200b 2020. This act aimed to address\u200d the\u200b economic impact and \u200dhardships\u2063 caused \u200dby the ongoing pandemic. As a part of this legislation, \u200beligible SSI recipients were entitled to \u2064receive two \u2063payments\u200b in \u200cthe month of December.<\/p>\n<p>Supplemental Security Income is \u200da program administered by the Social Security Administration, providing cash assistance to elderly,\u2063 blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and \u200cresources. The program ensures that \u2062those who are unable to work or earn enough to meet\u2064 their basic needs have access to financial support.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c first payment, typically issued at the beginning\u2063 of each month, covers the \u2062recipient&#8217;s regular monthly\u200b assistance. \u2064However, the\u2063 second payment for December is\u2063 intended\u200b to provide extra relief, and the amount\u2064 is equal to the individual&#8217;s regular SSI payment. This additional payment aims \u200dto help \u2062recipients cope with the increased expenses and financial hardships exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The government&#8217;s decision to provide a second payment for SSI\u2062 recipients reflects their recognition of the difficulties faced by vulnerable individuals \u2062in our society due to the pandemic. This additional financial support acknowledges the increased cost of\u200c living, healthcare expenses,\u2062 and \u200bother unforeseen circumstances that SSI recipients may encounter\u2062 during this challenging period.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to note that this second payment\u200c for December is\u2063 exclusive to SSI recipients and different from\u200c the stimulus\u200d payments\u200b authorized under the CARES Act earlier in the \u2063year. The\u200c additional payment aims \u200bto provide targeted relief to \u2064those who rely on SSI as their primary\u2062 source of income.<\/p>\n<p>As the distribution of the second payment approaches, it \u200cis essential for SSI \u200drecipients to stay informed and\u200d aware of the details regarding their payment. \u200bRecipients\u200d should ensure that their banking \u2062information\u2063 is up to date and accurate\u200d to facilitate the smooth transfer of funds. Furthermore, recipients should be cautious of potential scams\u200d or fraudulent activities as they become\u200d more prevalent during times of economic\u200b uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>The provision of a second \u2064payment for SSI recipients in \u2063December demonstrates the government&#8217;s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-transgender-guaranteed-income-favors-black-and-latinx-residents\/\" title=\"San Francisco's guaranteed income program prioritizes black and 'Latinx' transgender individuals.\">supporting vulnerable communities<\/a> during these trying times. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by those who\u2062 depend on SSI for their \u200bfinancial \u2064well-being and\u200d aims to\u200b provide them \u2064with additional assistance to\u2062 overcome these\u2064 difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the second monthly payment for Supplemental Security Income recipients\u2064 in December \u200bis\u2063 a positive step towards addressing the financial burdens \u2062faced by vulnerable\u2064 individuals in our society during this ongoing pandemic. The \u2064recognition \u200bof their needs and the provision of \u200cadditional relief\u2062 serves as\u200d a commendable effort by\u2062 the \u2063government to alleviate\u200b the hardships caused by these unprecedented times. As the distribution of the \u2063payment approaches, SSI recipients should remain \u200bvigilant and informed to ensure the seamless\u200b receipt of their much<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stimulus-check-update-direct-payment-worth-500-to-be-sent-to-minneapolis-residents-today\/\" title=\"Minneapolis residents to receive 0 direct payment today as stimulus check update.\">-needed financial support<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In less than two weeks, Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a second payment worth up to $914 for individual filers. This second payment will be sent on Dec. 29, four weeks after the first payment. 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