SSI June 2025 payment schedule change: Why beneficiaries will get two deposits in May and what it means
SSI June 2025 Payment Rescheduled: Beneficiaries to Receive Two SSI Payments in May
Why is SSI paying twice in May 2025?
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65 or older, or
Blind or disabled, and
Have limited income and few resources
How much can you get from SSI in 2025?
$967 per month for an individual
$1,450 per month for a couple
Work income (SSA deducts $1 for every $2 you earn)
Other income sources like disability benefits, unemployment, or pensions (usually dollar-for-dollar reduction)
Living arrangement – for instance, if you live in someone else's home and don't pay your fair share, your payment could be reduced by up to $342.33
How will you receive the SSI May 30 payment?
Direct Express card holders and those who receive paper checks will get their payment on May 30
Those using direct deposit or other electronic methods will also see the money on May 30, usually faster and more securely
What's the next SSI payment date after May?
SSI payment changes: What should you keep in mind?
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, and that's making many recipients wonder why their benefits are coming early. Don't worry—there's no error, and you're not losing any money. It's just a shift in the calendar that's moving your June SSI payment toThis change doesn't mean you're getting extra money, and it's not a mistake by the Social Security Administration (SSA). In fact, this happens whenever the 1st of the month falls on a weekend. For June 2025, June 1 lands on a, so the government is making sure you get your money before that—on the last business day of May.Now let's break it down to help you understand everything clearly.Normally, SSI benefits are deposited on the 1st of every month, unless that date is a weekend or a federal holiday. Since June 1 is a Sunday, the SSA has moved the payment to Friday, May 30, 2025.This means that SSI recipients will receive two payments in May—one on May 1 for the May benefit, and another on May 30 for the June benefit. But make no mistake—this isn't an extra check. It's just the June payment arriving early.SSA made similar changes for March and November 2025. The March payment came on February 28, and the November one is scheduled for October.The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program helps people who are aged, blind, or disabled and have very limited income and resources. It's not the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), although both are handled by SSA.To qualify for SSI, you generally need to be:SSI is funded by general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes. So even if you never paid into Social Security, you may still qualify.You can't receive two SSI payments in the same month regularly, because that could affect eligibility for other assistance programs like food stamps or Medicaid.As per the official SSA website, the maximum SSI payment in 2025 is:However, not everyone gets the full amount. The amount you receive depends on your:There are different ways to receive your SSI money:So, mark your calendar for May 30, 2025, and remember—this is your June SSI payment, not a bonus or a mistake.After this early June payment, the next regular SSI deposit will be made on July 1, 2025, as usual. No more double payments are expected for a while.Also, be prepared for the November 2025 benefit, which is set to arrive on October 31.These shifts in timing may seem small, but they can affect how you plan your monthly expenses, especially if you receive other assistance where income limits apply. The SSA stresses the importance of not mistaking early deposits for extra money.Because June 1 is a Sunday, the June payment will be deposited early—on May 30.$967 monthly for individuals and $1,450 for couples, depending on income and living situation
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