One of the most beneficial benefits available to US citizens is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment. Since this benefit ultimately helps the most impoverished households, it is typical for recipients to want to know if they will get income from the benefit.
In the case of January, many Americans will not receive their checks for that month; instead, they will arrive even sooner. Everything will rely on the collecting method that we have selected. Regardless of the manner of collection, everyone will eventually receive their SSI check.
Who will get SSI in December with the new COLA?
All we need to do to receive this SSI payment under the new COLA is to have Direct Deposit enabled. Furthermore, our check needs to be approved beforehand. Although it’s normal to believe that we receive benefits as soon as we apply for them, there are instances when we must wait a bit before receiving our monthly payment.
Therefore, on December 31, 2024, any individual who has SSI active and receives the monthly check via direct deposit will be able to take advantage of the payout right now. Since this payment is actually for January 2025, the COLA for that year will be added. You will therefore receive a somewhat larger check instead of your current SSI payment.
In any case, SSI beneficiaries who do not have Direct Deposit enabled will also receive the January 2025 payment, but it will arrive later. All eligible Americans should have access to the funds by the first week of 2025, while those who do not have this collecting mechanism activated would normally receive them three days later.
What is the maximum SSI with the 2025 COLA?
In 2025, the maximum SSI benefit will increase from $943 to $967 per month.Citizens who qualify for this benefit will therefore be able to anticipate receiving an additional nearly $1,000 per month. However, keep in mind that not every person is eligible for this benefit to the fullest extent.
Being over 65 or having a handicap is a requirement for receiving SSI benefits each month. Similarly, having few resources and a low monthly salary is also required. Additionally, the maximum SSI payment is only available to beneficiaries with less resources because the check is based on our income, and the larger our income, the smaller the monthly payment.
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