$4,873 Social Security Payments in November 2024: Key Dates and Eligibility Requirements

According to Vibes.okdiario, The first round of Social Security payments for November 2024, which can be as high as $4,873, will be issued on November 1, 2024. If you began receiving benefits after April 30, 1997, note that you will not qualify for the November 1 payment unless you are also a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) while on retirement benefits.

For those who started receiving payments after this date, eligibility for subsequent payments will depend on your birth date.

Social Security Payment Schedule for November

The remaining Social Security payments for November will be distributed on the following dates: November 13, 20, and 27. Here’s how the payment schedule breaks down:

• November 13, 2024: If you were born before the 11th of any month, you will receive your payment on this date, regardless of the year or month you were born.
• November 20, 2024: This payment date is for individuals born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
• November 27, 2024: Retirees born from the 21st to the 31st will receive their payments on this date.

It is important to note that these payments will not include the 2025 COLA increase, which is set to add approximately 2.5% to payments starting in January 2025.

Eligibility for the Maximum Social Security Payment

While the maximum Social Security payment amount is set at $4,873, very few workers are eligible to receive this sum. The ability to earn more than $4,800 monthly is primarily reserved for individuals who have been high earners for over 35 years. To qualify for the maximum payment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age of Application: You must have applied for Social Security benefits at age 70.
• Length of Employment: You should have worked for at least 35 years before filing for retirement benefits.
• Tax Contributions: Your jobs must have consistently paid payroll taxes to the SSA.
• Taxable Maximum: You must have reached the taxable maximum income for at least 35 years.
• Compliance: Remain eligible and adhere to all Social Security Administration rules.

Average Retirement Benefit Payment Insights

On average, retirement benefit payments will amount to approximately $1,921. Although this figure represents a typical payment, it is significantly lower than the highest possible payment, which is projected to be $5,108 in 2025. This increase reflects the SSA’s ongoing adjustments to account for inflation and cost-of-living changes.