During May 2025, certain beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will receive two deposits. This fact does not imply an increase in funds, but rather an adjustment in the payment schedule by the Social Security Administration (SSA) due to weekends or holidays.
SSI is monthly support for older adults, people with disabilities or limited resources. Unlike retirement benefits, your payments are scheduled for the first day of each month. If that date falls on a non-business day, the SSA advances the deposit to the last previous Friday.
Double payments for SSI beneficiaries: What’s the trick?
In May, the payment corresponding to June 1 will be issued on Friday the 30th. This generates two deposits in the same month, but June will not have any payment. The measure avoids delays, although it requires beneficiaries to manage their finances to cover both weeks.
May deposits will be distributed on two dates:
- The first was carried out on May 1, as established by the regular calendar.
- The second will arrive on May 30, corresponding to the June benefit.
The SSA has applied this modality since 1997, prioritizing that funds are available before non-business days. In 2025, June 1st is a Sunday, justifying the adjustment. Beneficiaries should not report incidents, since the process is automatic.
Those who receive both payments must keep their eligibility active during May and June. Any change in income, resources or immigration status could affect the continuity of deposits. Periodic verification of requirements is key to avoiding suspensions.
Requirements to access SSI deposits
To qualify for SSI in 2025, applicants must meet three criteria:
- Have minimal or no income.
- Do not exceed $2,000 in resources (individual) or $3,000 (couples).
- Be a US citizen or legal resident with valid immigration status.
The maximum amounts are $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples, adjusted for the 2.5% COLA increase in January. These figures can be reduced if there is other income or financial support in the home, such as pensions or state aid.
In the absence of a deposit, the SSA recommends checking bank accounts, the Direct Express card or the my Social Security portal. If the incident persists, direct contact with the agency is the next step to clarify the status of the benefit.
Social Security payments in the third week of May
On Wednesday, May 14, the SSA distributed checks to a specific group of retirees. The calendar prioritizes those who meet two conditions: having started their benefits after May 1997 and having birthdates between the 1st and 10th of any month.
Payments sent on May 14 include the 2025 COLA adjustment. Those using direct deposit received the amount that same day, while other methods may take up to three business days. This is not an additional bonus, but rather the regular update for inflation.
The maximum amount varies depending on work history and retirement age. In 2025, the theoretical maximum for a retiree at age 70 is $5,108, although most receive lower numbers closer to the $1,976 average established after the 2025 COLA increase.