The monthly payment of social security of retirement was to be made on Wednesday that was supposed to benefit millions of Americans who are eligible. A payment of $4,194 was expected by the people as their security checks during the holiday season.
As per the scheduled dates, the amount was expected to reach its shortlisted candidates on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month. It is provided to help retired workers cope with their cost of living.
Social Security Administration issues monthly payments for December
Social Security Administration has declared the dates of the payment for the month of December. It was scheduled to be distributed to the retired population on the 21st of December. The first monthly payment was received on the 14th of the month and the third distribution is expected to be made on December 28th. The amount will be received by the beneficiaries as per their birth dates.
As per the sources, people who had their birthdays from the 1st to the 10th of the month received the amount on the 14th. People who were born between the 11th to 20th received the payment on the 21st. Similarly, citizens with birthdays between the 21st to 31st will receive the money on the 28th of December.
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Eligibility criteria to get the Social Security amount
Social security checks are provided to individuals and families with low income as substitute money for their income considering several eligibility standards. It is chiefly given to the aged retired population, people with disabilities, spouses of deceased workers, children and others.
The highest amount of social security is $4,194 however it is restricted to beneficiaries who have retired at the age of 70. In the same manner, a maximum amount of $3,345 will be distributed to those people who have retired at the age of 67. Alongside, the ones who have retired at 62 will receive $2,364.
