Here are the reasons SSI recipients won’t receive a January check.

Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries may only be able to locate the January payment by checking their bank accounts. This is correct. There will not be any checks this month, as SSI recipients have already received two December checks. shy? We will explain why it happens below.

Here are more details about Social Security, including how to understand your benefits. How to apply for SSIThe Increased COLA explainedYou can also find out more about a 2023 Social Security cheat sheet.

Why did I receive two checks in December from SSI?

Social Security Administration cashes Social Security checks every month on the first day of each month, unless the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday. January 1st falls on a weekend so the SSA sent a check out on Friday, December 30th. firST COLA INCREASED IN JANUARY.

Why is my benefit amount different for my second check?

You’ll notice a difference in the benefit amount of the check you got in December. It is greater than the amount that you received in December earlier. Thanks for the cost of livingSocial Security Act amendments each year to maintain payments in control. With inflation, beneficiaries will see a 8.7% increase in their benefits amount, the largest increase since 1981. This increase can help beneficiaries extend their checks while fighting higher prices for necessities.

Will I be eligible for a January SSI payment?

No. No.

How can I verify that the amount I received was correct?

If you are unsure if a payment has been received, double-check it by taking a payment Look at the letter sent by the SSAReceived in December along with the amount of 2023 Verified COLA. You can also go online at My social security accountIf you have an account opened before November 15, 2005, visit the Message Center to verify your benefit amount.

For assistance, contact the SSA representative. Here’s how to contact someone and resolve any questions about your Social Security benefits.