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Getting Two SSI Payments in One Month

December 8, 2022 • By

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Last Updated: December 8, 2022

woman in a wheelchair going down a sidewalkFor most months in the year, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients get their SSI payment on the first day of the month. But when the first day of the month falls on the weekend or a Federal holiday, you receive your SSI payment on the last business day before the first day of the month. That means you may get two SSI payments in the same month.

We do this to avoid putting you at a financial disadvantage and make sure that you don’t have to wait beyond the first of the month to get your payment. It does not mean that you are receiving a duplicate payment in the previous month, so you do not need to contact us to report the second payment.

Below is an example of how this will work in January 2023. January 1, 2023 is the Federal holiday of New Year’s Day (it also happens to be a Sunday), so we will not issue your payment on January 1. Since December 31 is a Saturday—and we don’t issue a payment on a weekend—we will issue your SSI payment for the month of January on December 30, 2022. In this example, you get two SSI payments in December.

Example chart of two SSI payments in the same month

The first December payment, on December 1, is your regularly scheduled payment for December. The second December payment, on December 30, 2022, is your SSI payment for the month of January. You will not get an SSI payment in January because you received it in December.

On our website, we provide a Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments for the current and upcoming calendar year.

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Comments

  1. John

    Since all payments are for the month before, it is possible to not see the increase until February.

    • Jonathan M.

      I’m going to go crazy because I’m hiv positive and get ssi and haven’t received shit,no increase , no two checks ,they’re about to see what a real nut is like.
      I’m about to go get arrested for tearing down a social security building for screwing with my money.

      • Amner

        Did u recieve ur payment today?

      • Sandi

        That’s exactly what they deserve. It’s amazing how much unnecessary hardship the Soc. Sec Admin causes. Their incompetence or just flat out not giving a crap is just destroying lives.

  2. Misty

    My daughter still has not received her payment for Jan yet.

    • Bri

      Same here.

      • Jan M.

        Mine either

    • Amber

      Me neitheir. Does she get hers on a Direct Express card?

      • Torrie

        I use wells Fargo for direct deposit for SSI and have always gotten it by the 1st, but I have not received jan.2023 yet. Not sure what’s going on. Anyone else use wells Fargo?

        • Brianna

          I also use wells Fargo and have always received it on the first. Never been late. I’m nervous we really need the money.

  3. Janet S.

    I have direct deposit ea. mo. But I never received anything notifying me of SS Cola increase in the mail should I have? Is so please forward. Thank you

    • A.C.

      Hi, Janet. Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail starting in early December about their new benefit amount. The fastest way to find out your new benefit amount is to access your personal my Social Security account to view the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) notice online. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  4. Greg

    Interesting comments. I’ve been getting the deposit on the 3rd since the first time receiving benefits. The only reason that changes is if the 3rd is on the weekend. But this month of December, got paid on the 3rd and now on the 30th. And the 3rd of January is not on a federal holiday or weekend. Makes no sense. And, I thought January we were going to see an 8.5% increase. But that didn’t happen either.

    And I don’t blame Biden for SSA payment, but I do blame him for a lot of other things he’s done.

    • Joe

      I also normally get mine on the 3rd…ALWAYS…But mine to came on the 30th of December, HOWEVER, Mine DID IN FACT include the 8.7% increase. Was a welcomed change.

      • Kathy M.

        I also recieved mine on the 30th, and it did include the increase.

      • Rick

        Are you on SSDI or ss retirement

  5. LaToya R.

    I stated getting mine one the 3rs, then my bank started releasing on the 1st, two days early. U have been getting it in the 1st for months now. I thought that I should have gotten my SSDI on yesterday, but nothing. What’s happening??

    • Venetta F.

      I haven’t received mines either. Direct Deposit. It’s been going to the same account for years. And I’m still eligible to receive my SSI.

      • Brianna

        Same here , I get mines on the first every month and haven’t received anything

        • Nickolas c.

          I get mines every 1st and 3rd,
          But it said that the 1st check supposed to be sent on December 30 but it didn’t come but the one I got the 2nd check that supposed to come on the 3rd

          So what should I do.

          • A.C.

            Hi, Nickolas. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Thanks!

             

        • Torrie

          Same, I was supposed to get increase but idk what’s going on. I always get direct deposit to Wells Fargo on the 1st but not today. I’m really nervous because I depend on it just like we all do. Maybe something to do with the bank being closed idk. I’m freaking out though.

          • Bri

            Same here

      • Lynette B.

        I thought it was just me! I haven’t received mine and it not showing a pending deposit either what is going on?

        • Brianna C.

          I wonder when we will get our money? Never had this issue before

        • Beatrice w.

          I haven’t received my second SSI check deposit either

        • Amber

          Same here. I get mine on a Direct Express card & it always tells me a pending deposit & its not sayin that. I jus called my card this morning & its still not on there so im calling the social security office soon as they open to see whats goin on. I hope all of us recieve our payment very soon

          • Torrie

            Did you hear anything by chance, I’m in the same boat as you.

    • Gregory M.

      I got my December payment on the 1st but the one I’m supposed to get on the 30th did not come in I’d like to get an answer please cuz I rely on that money

      • A.C.

        Hi, Gregory. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Thanks! 

  6. Richard

    Who gets social security on 1st I get mine on 3rd I’m 68 years old I would of like it on the 1st then maybe would of gotten it on December 30th

    • Allen

      I get paid on the third of every month unless it’s a holiday then it’s the first or second depending. And I’m 69 and got mine on the 30th

  7. Nicole S.

    When will we receive the December 30th, 2022, payment for January 2023, due to bad weather.

  8. Maria

    No payment dec 30,2022 – now what? I can’t live on zero till end of jan 2023. Help

    • Kelly J.

      You will have a check on the 30 of December; its for January, because of the holidays the money is coming early December 1 and December 30!

      • Ellen T.

        Guess again.more empty promises from this despicable administration.

        • Deborah

          Wow a truly despicable person what a sad response imagine blaming President Biden because you didn’t get when wanted. Shame

          • Dolores

            I haven’t received my SSI on the 30th as promised. I called my bank and they advised that there was nothing pending as well. What’s happening?

          • Joe

            Screw you! Biden Sucks!!!

    • A.C.

      Hi, Maria. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Thanks. 

  9. Kacy

    I am having same issue as everybody eles. Been on phone for 40 mins so far.

    • Brianna

      Any answer? I didn’t get anything I get mind on every first of the month

      • Suzy

        Received my direct deposit this morning.

        • Brianna

          I still have not glad you did

      • A.C.

        Hi, Brianna. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. Thanks!

  10. Sharon A.

    What happened to the check people are supposed to get in December. Or does everybody else get the money but not the people on SSDI. I have had nothing but problems with the government. No stimulus check, no veterans help. I guess no one cares about the people.

    • marion s.

      Nope because the 3rd is Tuesday.

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