Important Social Security Dates: What You Need to Know

TLDRLearn about upcoming Social Security payment dates and the cost of living adjustment for 2024. Double payments are expected for many recipients. Set up a my Social Security account to stay informed about your benefits.

Key insights

📅Social Security payments for December and January will be double payments for many recipients.

💰The cost of living adjustment for 2024 is expected to be 3.2% for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries.

📝Beneficiaries will receive a notification with their personal cost of living adjustment, but it's faster to check online with a my Social Security account.

📧Opt for electronic notifications to receive alerts about important updates, such as your cost of living adjustment notice.

💡Beware of scams related to Social Security. The SSA never solicits personal information or requests advanced fees.

Q&A

When will Social Security payments be doubled?

—Many recipients will receive double payments for December and January.

What is the expected cost of living adjustment for 2024?

—The expected cost of living adjustment for 2024 is 3.2% for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries.

How can I find out my personal cost of living adjustment?

—You can check online with a my Social Security account. You will also receive a notification in the mail.

How can I avoid scams related to Social Security?

—Avoid revealing personal information, clicking on malicious links, or opening attachments in suspicious emails. The SSA never solicits personal information or requests advanced fees.

How can I stay informed about important updates?

—Set up a my Social Security account to receive electronic notifications and alerts about important updates, such as your cost of living adjustment notice.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Learn about upcoming Social Security payment dates and the cost of living adjustment for 2024.

00:32Beneficiaries will receive double payments for December and January.

02:29The cost of living adjustment for 2024 is expected to be 3.2% for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries.

07:00Set up a my Social Security account to quickly check your personal cost of living adjustment online.

09:46Beware of scams related to Social Security and avoid revealing personal information or falling for requests for advanced fees.

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