This December’s Social Security fee might be the last one before the next cost-of-living increase takes impact. Social Security advantages paid to older or retired beneficiaries are normally disbursed on Wednesday.

According to the Social Security Administration’s schedule, beneficiaries born between the 1st and tenth of the month obtain their funds on the second Wednesday of the month. While beneficiaries born between the eleventh and twentieth obtain their fee on the third Wednesday. For birthdays between the twenty first and the end of the month, funds arrive on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

“Social Security is a promise kept, and the annual cost-of-living adjustment is one way we are working to make sure benefits reflect today’s economic realities and continue to provide a foundation of security,” SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said. “The cost-of-living adjustment is a vital part of how Social Security delivers on its mission.”

When are Social Security funds arriving in December?

The distribution of funds is as follows:

Birthday between the 1st and tenth: December 10

Birthday between the eleventh and twentieth: December 17

Birthday between the twenty first and thirty first: December 24

Who will obtain their Social Security fee on December 10, 2025?

The Social Security fee on December 10 is meant for the retirement, SSDI, or survivor beneficiaries whose start date falls within the first 10 days of the month.

Who qualifies for the $4,018 fee under Social Security?

The highest doable fee is determined by the age at which the beneficiary begins receiving their funds. 

In 2025, the most benefit out there is $2,831 for those who declare at age 62, $4,018 for those who declare at full retirement age (66-67 years), and up to $5,108 per 30 days for those who wait until age 70.

You can get an estimate of your advantages by creating a private account on the official Social Security Administration web site.