Life can be unpredictable, one moment you’re managing fine, the next you’re worrying about bills. That’s why steady support matters, especially when work is no longer an option. Whether it’s due to age, health, or personal circumstances, many people rely on help just to cover the basics. Knowing when money is coming can help with some of that stress. Even a few days’ difference can change how you plan and spend.

Updates Rolling In: These Social Security Recipients are Getting Checks

People who are retired, disabled, or who fulfill other qualifying requirements receive monthly income from the Social Security Administration. The programs they offer act as a safety net designed to help with everyday living expenses. Every month, millions of Americans receive these payments based on a set schedule. While the exact date can vary, most checks go out in waves depending on when a person was born or the type of benefits they receive. Programs that send out checks include:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Retirement Benefits 

What to Know About the Payment Schedule for the Month

Social Security payments don’t all go out at once. Instead, the payment schedule is split across the month to keep things organized. Most people receive their check based on their birth date—those born earlier in the month get paid earlier, while those with later birthdays receive theirs toward the end. However, people who started receiving benefits before 1997 usually get paid on the 3rd of each month, no matter their birth date. The Social Security Administration is better able to handle the high volume of payments being made thanks to this staggered schedule.

Payments Going Out in April 2025

• SSI Payments: These are generally sent out on the first of the month. However, if April 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, recipients usually receive their payments a bit earlier.
  
• April 3: People who began collecting Social Security benefits before May 1997 are scheduled to receive their deposit on this date.
  
• April 10: If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month, your April payment is expected to arrive on this day.
  
• April 17: This date is set aside for beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th.
  
• April 24: Those with birthdays from the 21st through the 31st should anticipate receiving their payment on this day.

The Payments Going Out in May 2025

• May 2: Payments for people who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
  
• May 8: Payments for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
  
• May 15: Payments for those born between the 11th and 20th.
  
• May 22: Payments for those born between the 21st and 31st.
  
• May 1: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments are scheduled for this day, since it falls on a weekday.

Payments Going Out in June 2025

• June 3: Payments for people who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
  
• June 12: Payments for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
  
• June 18: Payments for those born between the 11th and 20th.
  
• June 25: Payments for those born between the 21st and 31st.
  
• May 30: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments will be made on this date because June 1 falls on a weekend.

The Payments Going Out in July 2025

• July 3: Payments for people who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
  
• July 10: Payments for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
  
• July 17: Payments for those born between the 11th and 20th.
  
• July 24: Payments for those born between the 21st and 31st.
  
• July 1: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments are scheduled for this day, since it falls on a weekday.

You get the idea! Apply the same logic for the following months and boom, you know when to expect your rightfully due payment.

How Much Are These Payments?

In 2025, how much someone gets from Social Security depends on the type of benefit they qualify for and their personal situation. Here are the highest possible monthly payments:

• Disability (SSDI): A person who qualifies for disability benefits can get up to $4,018 each month. The exact amount is based on their past earnings.
  
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): The federal maximum is $967 per month for a single person and $1,450 for a couple who both qualify.
  
• Retirement: If someone retires at full retirement age (67), they can receive up to $4,018 monthly. Waiting until age 70 boosts the maximum to $5,108.
  

Keep in mind, most people receive less than the maximum. The actual amount is determined by factors like how much you’ve earned over your career, when you choose to start receiving benefits, and other qualifying details.

Overall

Planning ahead is easier when you know what to expect. These payments assist millions of Americans in meeting their everyday expenses, such as food and rent. Whether you’re retired, disabled, or facing financial challenges, every dollar counts. Knowing when and how much to pay can have a significant impact on how you spend your month.