US Social Security Payments: December 17 Eligibility

The US Social Security Administration (SSA) will make payments on December 17, 2025, to people born between the 11th and 20th of any month.

This payment is for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of workers who have passed away.

The maximum payment someone can receive is $4,018, but most people get less.

To get the payment on time, people should set up direct deposit.

The SSA also has a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8% that will start in January 2026, which will increase payments by about $56 per month.

People can check their payment details and update their information on the SSA website.