According to Vibes.okdiario , Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients will continue to receive their benefits on a regular schedule in December 2024, with payments being issued on four different paydays throughout the month.
Key Dates for December SSDI Payments
- December 3, 2024: The first SSDI payment of the month will be issued to those who have been receiving benefits since before May 1997. Additionally, if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on November 29, and you’re also on Social Security, you’ll qualify for the SSDI payment on December 3 as well.
- December 11, 2024: SSDI payments will be issued to recipients whose birth dates fall between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- December 18, 2024: SSDI payments will go to recipients born between the 11th and 20th.
- December 24, 2024: The final SSDI payments for the month will go out to those whose birth dates are between the 21st and 31st.
SSDI Payments and the 2025 COLA Increase
For December 2024, SSDI recipients will not receive the 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) that will begin in 2025. The first SSDI payments with the new COLA increase will be issued starting on January 3, 2025.
Average SSDI Payments and Maximum Benefits
As of October 2024, the average SSDI payment is approximately $1,542 per month. While this amount is considerably lower than the average Social Security payment of $1,927 for retirees, it is important to note that the payment amount varies depending on work history, earnings, and other factors.
For those with higher earnings throughout their careers and who meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) eligibility requirements, the maximum SSDI payment in December 2024 will be $3,822. To qualify for the maximum benefit:
- You must have worked for 35 years in SSA-covered jobs.
- You must have filed at the earliest age that avoids payment reductions.
- You must have earned the contribution and benefit base for 35 years.
Also Read – SSDI Payments for November: Get Your Check Ranging from $421 to $1,542
Staying Eligible for SSDI
It is important to stay eligible for SSDI benefits by promptly reporting any changes to your health status, especially if there are improvements due to surgery or other causes. Reporting such changes helps prevent overpayments and ensures that your SSDI benefits remain accurate.
Summary
SSDI recipients will receive their monthly payments on December 3, 11, 18, and 24, 2024, based on their birth date. The average SSDI payment will be $1,542, but those who meet SSA’s eligibility requirements could receive up to $3,822. The 2025 COLA increase for SSDI recipients will start in January 2025, providing a 2.5% boost to monthly payments.
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