This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to issue a new round of benefits, marking the third distribution of payments in its December 2025 schedule. These payments are aimed at millions of beneficiaries across the United States. Specifically, on Wednesday, December 10, disbursements will be made to certain recipients of retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and survivor checks.
The exact day a beneficiary receives their payment is determined by the birth date of the worker whose Social Security contributions accrued the entitlement to benefits. The schedule delivers benefits on Wednesdays of each month, starting from the second, and it is very important to be aware of how it progresses so as not to miss payments.
Who qualifies for the December 10 Social Security payment?
The payment on Wednesday, December 10 is intended for a specific group of SSA beneficiaries, including recipients of retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or survivor’s checks.
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The exact day on which the majority of the more than 70.2 million beneficiaries receive their money is determined by the birth date of the worker whose Social Security contributions generated the entitlement to benefits:
- Payment on December 10: This specific payment is for beneficiaries whose worker was born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
What are the average amounts that Social Security beneficiaries receive?
The SSA has confirmed the following average figures for monthly payments:
- Retired workers: Receive an average of $2,012.30 per month.
- Disabled workers (SSDI): Receive an average of $1,588.44 per month.
- Survivor beneficiaries: They receive an average of $1,575.89 per month.
- SSI recipients: They receive a monthly average of $717.51.
