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The Social Security Administration’s 2026 benefits-distribution calendar features a run of ahead-of-schedule payments.

Those who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Dec. 1 and will get another on Dec. 31, for January 2026.

Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

Nearly 7.5 million people were to get a New Year’s Eve payment yesterday, as the Social Security Administration began its ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...

If you live with a disability, you can receive either SSI or SSDI, though these benefit programs have slightly different qualification criteria. If you’re on SSDI, you can also be eligible for ...

The SSA will advance SSI payments to December 31, 2025, due to the New Year's Day holiday. This ensures timely access for ...

Most Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in January. Here's the payment schedule for the month and all of 2026.

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

Social Security benefits can stop entirely if you are convicted and imprisoned over 30 days. SSDI and SSI payments pause or ...

SSI is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration. Juanmonino / Getty Images I can tell ...