The Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented raises for October, November, and December, ensuring beneficiaries receive higher amounts compared to previous years. The increase in retirement payments is driven by the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This adjustment ensures that Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation, resulting in larger checks for recipients.
The COLA-driven increases affect various types of Social Security payments, including retirement benefits, disability benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The SSA calculates the COLA based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), ensuring that the increases reflect real-world economic conditions. The SSA has established specific payment dates for different groups of beneficiaries.
Recipients should be aware that payment dates may shift slightly due to weekends or holidays, as seen with the November 29th payment for December’s SSI. To make the most of these increased payments, Social Security beneficiaries should consider activating direct deposit, reviewing benefit statements, budgeting wisely, and staying informed about any changes or announcements from the SSA regarding future adjustments. As we approach the end of 2024, it’s crucial for Social Security recipients to start thinking about the upcoming year.
The SSA typically announces the COLA for the following year in October, giving beneficiaries time to prepare for potential changes in their monthly payments. For the month of October, Social Security payments will be made on specific dates, depending on the type of benefit being received and the time when coverage began.
Social Security payment schedule update
Tuesday, October 1, payments will be issued for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Thursday, October 3, individuals who began receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 will receive their payments. This includes recipients of Old-Age Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Survivors Insurance.
For those who began receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997, the payment schedule is determined by the beneficiary’s birth date. Wednesday, October 9, payments for beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month. Wednesday, October 16, payments for beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
Wednesday, October 23, payments for beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of the month. The first round of October’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for those who retire at age 70, will be disbursed in two days. Recipients will receive their checks based on their birth dates.
According to the Social Security Administration, retiring at age 62 allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until age 70 can yield up to $4,873 per month. Beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of their expected monthly benefits using the SSA’s calculator.
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- LaGradaOnline.”Social Security makes new payment schedule official – Check to see when you’ll get your new check in October”.
- WashingtonExaminer.”Social Security update: First round of October payments worth $4,873 goes out in 2 days”.