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Will My Payment In December Account For November?

I retired on October 29. On October 29 I got a letter telling me how much money I would get in December for the month of November. When I look on the Social Security website it tells me that my payment schedule a zero. Is that taking into account for the month of November? I would assume I should be OK for December

Hi. I'm not sure I'm understanding your question. What I can tell you is that Social Security benefits are paid a month behind, so if November is the first month you qualify to be paid benefits then your payment for November will be paid in December. And, your payment for December will be paid in January, and so on.

Best, Jerry

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Oct 31 2021 - 2:06pm
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