It’s possible that US retirees have not yet received their December Social Security check or direct transfer. On December 11, those who were born between January 1 and December 10 will receive their paycheck.
Naturally, you have to file and obtain clearance after April 30, 1997. If you receive Supplemental Security Income, you will not be able to get this check on the eleventh.
The amount will be determined by your income. Since $1,927 is the average retirement benefit for December, it is only one of several possible sums. You wouldn’t receive the benefit payment of up to $4,873 if you weren’t a high earner.
Social Security payment of $1,927 in one week
There are two more options if you were not paid on December 3 and will not be eligible for a cheque or direct deposit on December 11. On December 18, the most precise time will be provided.
The government has certified that you will receive your December 18 Social Security payment if your birthday falls between November 11 and December 20. Those eligible retirees began receiving benefits after April 30, 1997. They are also ineligible for SSI.
Similarly, some retirees may get their Social Security deposit or check on December 24 rather than December 25. This is because the 25th is a Federal holiday. Payments must therefore be made in advance.
Requirements for Social Security in December 2024 or January 2025
Remember that you can file for retirement up to four months prior to the day you wish to begin receiving your monthly benefits. To get Social Security, take the following actions:
- be at least 62 years old, but the check will be reduced for early filing
- file for Social Security
- wait for approval
- have earned at least 40 work credits
Employees can postpone retiring until they become 70 if they would like a higher benefit amount in retirement. They will receive a roughly 24% increase in their monthly payouts. You can get up to $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024, if you have worked in employment covered by the Social Security Administration for 35 years and earn the taxable limit.
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