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Social Security payments up to $5,108 coming on December 17: Who qualifies for Social Security checks this week?

Social Security payments of up to $5,108 are set to arrive on Wednesday, December 17. The checks go to retirees, SSDI recipients, and survivors born between the 11th and 20th of any month. The top amount is reserved for workers who delayed benefits until age 70. Average payments remain near $2,000. Who gets paid, how much, and what comes next, here's all what you need to know.