In the United States, millions of citizens rely on Social Security payments to meet their basic needs. Among them are Disability beneficiaries, who get a monthly payment specifically designed to support people who are unable to work due to serious medical conditions. Currently, nearly 9 million U.S. citizens benefit from this program, ensuring a stable income that allows them to meet essential expenses.
Disability retirees who began getting their benefits before May 1997 belong to Social Security payment group 1. This group has a unique schedule that guarantees the deposit of their benefits at the beginning of each month. In addition, December brings with it an extra Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment due to a quirk in the schedule that benefits some eligible citizens.
If you qualify, you could get two checks before the end of the year, marking a positive financial close for 2024. And you don’t have to have a disability payment to get both checks.
When does the new Disability payment arrive?
The next scheduled payment for Disability retirees will arrive on December 3, following Social Security’s schedule. This deposit corresponds to the first group of beneficiaries, who started getting their benefits before May 1997. In addition to age retirees, this group includes people who get disability benefits, as long as they meet the established conditions.
To get the December 3 payment, it is essential to meet these requirements:
- Benefit commencement before May 1997: Only beneficiaries who started getting payments on or before that date qualify for this special schedule.
- Linkage to the Social Security program: This payment is intended for both age-based retirees and those who get disability benefits.
The amount you get depends on your work history and earnings during your working life. In exceptional cases, beneficiaries can reach a maximum payment of up to $3,822, although most get a lower average.
This payment is essential to close the year with financial stability, and many beneficiaries use it to plan for holiday spending. However, it will not be the only significant deposit in December, as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will also make an extra payment.
Extra disability payment in December
The last day of December will bring an additional benefit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, who will get their January 1, 2025 payment early. This happens because January 1 is a holiday in the United States, which forces the program to adjust its calendar and deposit the money early.
This extra payment will arrive on December 31 and will benefit those enrolled in the SSI program, which is designed to support people with limited financial resources and special needs. This program typically benefits both people with disabilities and adults over age 65 who qualify based on income and asset criteria.
SSI payments are a critical supplement for many disability beneficiaries because they help meet basic needs that are not always covered by other Social Security programs. This advance deposit is especially important because it ensures that people will have the necessary funds available to them at the start of the new year, without interruption.
In conclusion, December is shaping up to be a key month for Social Security beneficiaries, particularly those who get Disability benefits. With a deposit scheduled for December 3 and an extra SSI payment on the last day of the month, many citizens will be able to close out the year with significant financial relief. If you qualify, be sure to plan your spending to take full advantage of these benefits.
