New SSDI Payments Scheduled This May as Second Round Arrives

New SSDI Payments Scheduled This May as Second Round Arrives

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that the second round of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments for May will be distributed this week, continuing the monthly schedule based on beneficiaries’ birthdates.

Payment Schedule for May 2025

  • Beneficiaries with birthdays between the 11th and 20th will receive payments on May 21.
  • Those with birthdays after the 21st are scheduled to receive funds on May 28.
  • The first group, born between the 1st and 10th, already received payments on May 14.

Payments are automatically deposited based on the date of birth and filing history for those who began receiving benefits after May 1997.

What to Do if Your Payment Is Delayed

If payments don’t arrive on the scheduled date, beneficiaries are advised to wait three business days before contacting the SSA. Minor delays can happen due to banking processes. The SSA customer service number is 1-800-772-1213, available during business hours.

No widespread payment delays have been reported for this month.

SSDI Payment Amounts in 2025

  • The maximum monthly SSDI benefit is $4,018, applicable to those with high earnings during their 35 highest-income years.
  • The average payment is about $1,582 per month, reflecting a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025.
  • About 61% of beneficiaries receive less than $2,000 monthly; only 9% receive the maximum amount, mostly professionals with extensive careers.

Can SSDI Benefits Be Suspended?

Benefits can be suspended or stopped if:

  • The beneficiary exceeds the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit, set at $1,620 per month for non-blind individuals.
  • Medical improvement allows the beneficiary to return to work on a sustained basis.
  • The beneficiary reaches full retirement age, converting SSDI to retirement benefits.
  • Other reasons include incarceration, failure to respond to SSA requests, or evidence of fraud.

Programs like Ticket to Work help beneficiaries transition back into employment without immediate loss of benefits under certain conditions.

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