April 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule: When Will Your Payment Arrive?

Brett Hoppe
Published Mar 26, 2025

April 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule: When Will Your Payment Arrive?

With inflation and rising costs continuing to squeeze household budgets, millions of Americans depend on their Social Security payments to help cover essentials like food, rent, and utility bills.

As prices rise nationwide, understanding when the government sends your benefit check is crucial for managing your monthly expenses.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the official April 2025 payment schedule — here's when your money will arrive, along with details on qualifying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) worth up to $967 extra each month.

 

April 2025 Social Security & SSI Payment Dates

April 1 (Tuesday): Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  • If you qualify for SSI, your April payment will arrive April 1, 2025.

  • This extra support — up to $967 per month — helps low-income seniors and Americans with disabilities offset rising living expenses like groceries and energy bills.
     

April 3 (Thursday): Social Security Group 1 You’ll receive your check if:

  • You filed for benefits before May 1997.

  • You get both SSI and Social Security.

  • Your state government pays your Medicare premiums.

  • You live outside the U.S.
     

April 9 (Wednesday): Social Security Group 2

  • Birthday between the 1st and 10th of any month? Your Social Security check arrives on April 9.
     

April 16 (Wednesday): Social Security Group 3

  • Birthday between the 11th and 20th? Expect your deposit on April 16.
     

April 23 (Wednesday): Social Security Group 4

  • Birthday fall after the 20th? Your payment arrives on April 23.

 

Who Can Get Up to $967 in Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Alongside regular Social Security, SSI offers extra monthly relief — essential as prices for basic needs continue climbing.

Eligibility for SSI:

  • Be 65 or older or have a qualifying disability.

  • Meet low income and limited resource requirements set by the SSA.

  • The lower your income, the higher your SSI check — up to $967 monthly.

Note: If your income exceeds the limit, you may not qualify for this benefit.

Social Security payments help millions of Americans navigate rising prices and economic uncertainty.

With every dollar counting more than ever, knowing your exact payment date helps you plan for bills, groceries, and utilities.

For updates, check your My Social Security account or visit SSA.gov.

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