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SSA Announces Double SSI Payments for December 2025

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue two Supplemental Security Income payments in December 2025 due to the New Year’s holiday.
The first payment is December 1, 2025, for December benefits.
The second payment is December 31, 2025, for January 2026 benefits.
SSA will distribute the February 2026 SSI payments on January 30, 2026, to individuals with limited income, including those aged 65 or older and those with disabilities.

History

Historical Context

The Social Security Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935, established a federal safety net during the Great Depression, addressing widespread poverty among the elderly. Initially providing Old Age Insurance, the Act evolved to include the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program in 1972, reflecting ongoing adaptations to meet societal needs and reduce economic vulnerabilities for millions of Americans.

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Story summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue two Supplemental Security Income payments in December 2025 due to the New Year’s holiday.
The first payment is December 1, 2025, for December benefits.
The second payment is December 31, 2025, for January 2026 benefits.
SSA will distribute the February 2026 SSI payments on January 30, 2026, to individuals with limited income, including those aged 65 or older and those with disabilities.

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