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December's Social Security retirement benefits will be paid on the 10th, 17th, and 24th, based on birth date.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December.

Social Security and SSI payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

The Social Security calendar is back to normal for December, but there will be two Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments this month. This will also be the last Social Security payments sent before the 2026 cost-of-living increase takes effect in January.

Social Security benefits, usually paid to recipients who are older or retired, and Supplemental Security Income payments, for those with limited income age 65 or older or with qualifying disabilities, will in

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