In May 2025, millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will notice what appears to be an extra payment in their bank accounts — but this isn’t a bonus or new benefit. It’s a calendar-based scheduling adjustment made by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which occasionally issues early payments when the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday.
Why Two Payments in May?
SSI benefits are typically paid on the first of each month. However, since June 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, the SSA will issue June’s payment on Friday, May 30. This results in two SSI payments being made in May — on May 1 and May 30 — but no payment will be sent out in June.
Despite the change in delivery timing, recipients are not receiving extra money. The SSA maintains its standard structure of 12 payments annually, even if some months seem to include more than one deposit.
Who Will Receive Both May Payments?
To receive both payments, individuals must:
- Be active SSI beneficiaries in both May and June 2025.
- Meet standard SSI eligibility requirements such as limited income and resources.
- Be a U.S. citizen or meet qualified immigration status.
- Pass routine SSA eligibility reviews.
Upcoming Double-Payment Months in 2025
This calendar quirk will occur three more times in 2025:
- August: Payments on August 1 and August 29 (no payment in September).
- October: Payments on October 1 and October 31 (no payment in November).
- December: Payments on December 1 and December 31 (no payment in January 2026).
SSI Payment Amounts in 2025
The maximum SSI benefit for an individual is set at $967 per month, while eligible couples may receive up to $1,450. Some legacy recipients still receive an additional $484 monthly for essential help with daily living activities.
2025 SSI Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SSI, applicants must:
- Be 65 or older, blind, or have a qualifying disability.
- Have limited income and financial resources.
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen residing in the 50 states, D.C., or Northern Mariana Islands.
- Not be absent from these regions for a full month or more than 30 consecutive days.
- Not be confined in a government-funded institution.
Applicants must also consent to financial verification by the SSA.
For more information or to apply for SSI benefits, visit www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.
In May 2025, millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will notice what appears to be an extra payment in their bank accounts — but this isn’t a bonus or new benefit. It’s a calendar-based scheduling adjustment made by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which occasionally issues early payments when the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday.
Why Two Payments in May?
SSI benefits are typically paid on the first of each month. However, since June 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, the SSA will issue June’s payment on Friday, May 30. This results in two SSI payments being made in May — on May 1 and May 30 — but no payment will be sent out in June.
Despite the change in delivery timing, recipients are not receiving extra money. The SSA maintains its standard structure of 12 payments annually, even if some months seem to include more than one deposit.
Who Will Receive Both May Payments?
To receive both payments, individuals must:
- Be active SSI beneficiaries in both May and June 2025.
- Meet standard SSI eligibility requirements such as limited income and resources.
- Be a U.S. citizen or meet qualified immigration status.
- Pass routine SSA eligibility reviews.
Upcoming Double-Payment Months in 2025
This calendar quirk will occur three more times in 2025:
- August: Payments on August 1 and August 29 (no payment in September).
- October: Payments on October 1 and October 31 (no payment in November).
- December: Payments on December 1 and December 31 (no payment in January 2026).
SSI Payment Amounts in 2025
The maximum SSI benefit for an individual is set at $967 per month, while eligible couples may receive up to $1,450. Some legacy recipients still receive an additional $484 monthly for essential help with daily living activities.
2025 SSI Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SSI, applicants must:
- Be 65 or older, blind, or have a qualifying disability.
- Have limited income and financial resources.
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen residing in the 50 states, D.C., or Northern Mariana Islands.
- Not be absent from these regions for a full month or more than 30 consecutive days.
- Not be confined in a government-funded institution.
Applicants must also consent to financial verification by the SSA.
For more information or to apply for SSI benefits, visit www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.