The United States Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) schedule sets specific dates for payments for retirees and beneficiaries of different programs. However, not all beneficiaries will get a new payment in December 2024, which has generated concern in some sectors. This is the case of a specific group of disability retirees, who already got their check at the beginning of the month and will have to wait until next year to get their next deposit.
Social Security organizes its payments according to the characteristics of the beneficiaries, such as their date of incorporation to the program or the type of benefit they get. This ensures that resources arrive efficiently, although it can lead to confusion among beneficiaries. In this particular case, retirees in the affected group must take financial planning measures to face this period without additional payments.
Despite this, SSI beneficiaries have good news, as they will get the first payment of 2025 before the end of the year. This advance is for logistical reasons and will allow beneficiaries to start January with the necessary resources to cover their expenses.
Disability Pensioners without new checks in December
The group affected by the lack of a second payment in December 2024 corresponds to Group 1 disability retirees. This group already got their payment on December 3, as stipulated by the Social Security schedule, and will not have another check until January 2025. Therefore, they will have to wait several weeks to get their next deposit.
Group 1 beneficiaries include those who began getting their benefit before May 1997. Unlike other groups, who have payments spread throughout the month according to their date of birth, this group always gets their check at the beginning of the month. This means that, by December, they have already gotten their full benefits and there are no additional payments scheduled.
For these retirees, financial planning is key to ensure that their resources are sufficient until the next check. While this delay in payments is not new, it can present a challenge for those without additional income or significant savings.
First 2025 Disability Payment Arrives in 2024
The SSI and Social Security calendar has a quirk in January each year: when January 1 falls on a holiday or weekend, the corresponding payments are moved up to the last business day of December. In this case, the first 2025 Disability payment will be sent on December 31, 2024.
This payment is for Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries, a program designed to support people with disabilities, seniors and other vulnerable groups with limited income. This advance allows beneficiaries to access their funds without interruption, ensuring that they can meet their basic needs at the beginning of the year.
It is important that beneficiaries confirm that their bank information is up to date to avoid delays in the deposit. In the event of any inconvenience, it is recommended that the Social Security Administration be contacted as soon as possible to resolve any payment-related issues.
In summary, while some Disability retirees will have to wait until January 2025 to get their next check, other SSI recipients will have early access to their first payment of the new year. This demonstrates the importance of being aware of the payment schedule and planning accordingly to avoid financial hardship.