If you or a loved one receives SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), big news is here for May 2025. This month brings not just increased payments due to the COLA hike but also a rare double-payment schedule for some recipients. Want to know when your money is coming and how much you could receive? Here’s everything you need to know.
What’s New in May 2025 for SSI and SSDI Recipients?
Thanks to the 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) applied for 2025, SSI and SSDI beneficiaries are now receiving more money each month. But this May comes with an additional surprise — two SSI payments in a single month!
SSI Payments: Two Deposits in May 2025
SSI recipients will see two checks in their account this month:
May 1, 2025 – Your regular monthly SSI payment.
May 30, 2025 – An advance payment for June 2025, since June 1 falls on a Sunday, and the government doesn’t process payments on weekends.
This happens occasionally when the first of the next month lands on a non-business day. So, while it may seem like a bonus check, it’s actually an early payment for June.
SSI Payment Amounts in May 2025 (Post COLA Increase)
Here’s how much you could receive:
Individuals: Up to $967
Eligible Couples: Up to $1,450
Essential Persons: Up to $484
Note: Your actual benefit may vary depending on income, living arrangements, and state-specific supplements.
SSDI Payments: Who Gets Paid and When in May 2025?
SSDI payments are sent out based on your birth date and when you first started receiving benefits:
May 2, 2025: For those who began receiving SSDI before May 1997 (moved from May 3 due to the weekend).
May 14, 2025: For those born between the 1st–10th of the month.
May 21, 2025: For those born between the 11th–20th.
May 28, 2025: For those born between the 21st–31st.
Maximum SSDI Amount in 2025
The maximum SSDI payment a person can receive in 2025 is $4,018 per month, though this is typically reserved for those with very high lifetime earnings.
Quick Recap: May 2025 Social Security & SSI Schedule
Payment Type
Payment Date
Details
SSI (May)
May 1, 2025
Regular payment
SSDI (Pre-1997)
May 2, 2025
Early payment due to weekend
SSDI (1st-10th)
May 14, 2025
Based on birthdate
SSDI (11th-20th)
May 21, 2025
Based on birthdate
SSDI (21st-31st)
May 28, 2025
Based on birthdate
SSI (June Early)
May 30, 2025
Early June payment
Why the Early SSI Payment?
The SSA (Social Security Administration) does not process payments on weekends or federal holidays. That’s why your June 1st SSI payment is being sent two days early on May 30. This is completely normal and happens several times each year.
Final Thoughts
May 2025 is a beneficial month for millions of SSI and SSDI recipients across the U.S. With the COLA increase and a double SSI deposit, it’s a good time to plan your budget and spending wisely.
Want to check your individual payment status?
Visit the SSA official website or log into your My Social Security account for real-time updates.
FAQs
Q. Why am I getting two SSI payments in May 2025?
Because June 1 is a Sunday, your June SSI payment is being sent early—on May 30.
Q. Will I get two SSI checks every month?
No, this happens only when the 1st of the month falls on a weekend or holiday.
Q. What is the maximum SSI amount in 2025?
Up to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for eligible couples.
Q. When will I get my SSDI payment in May?
It depends on your birth date and benefit start date. See the full schedule above.