If you are a beneficiary of SSI (Supplemental Security Income), pay attention, because this information could be important when organizing your finances: in May 2025 you could receive two deposits in a row. The reason is that June 1 falls on a Sunday, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) advances the June payment to Friday, May 30.
So in May you would have income on the 1st (the usual one) and another on the 30th. A temporary economic break. But here’s the detail: no “additional” payment will arrive in June, meaning it is not extra money. Because? Simple: what should be deposited in June will have already been collected at the end of May.
This is not a bug or an extra bonus, just a date adjustment. If you manage your money well, you will avoid surprises in the summer.
Why are SSI payment dates moving?
SSI always pays on the first day of each month, but there is a key rule: if that date is a weekend or holiday, the deposit is made on the last previous business day. In 2025, since June 1st is a Sunday, the payment jumps to May 30th. This is how the system works every time the calendar causes these changes.
So, the upcoming payment dates are summarized as follows:
- On May 1 (Thursday) you receive your normal payment
- Then, on May 30 (Friday) the June preview arrives
- In June there will be no payment, and therefore, you can expect a new deposit on July 1.
What are the maximum Supplemental Security Income amounts?
According to official data, in 2025 the maximum amount of benefits will be $967 per month for individuals and $1,450 per month for couples. If you receive two payments in May, you could accumulate almost $2,000 in a single month (in the case of individuals).
However, you will have to manage that money so that it lasts you until July. A useful tip? Avoid falling into impulse purchases and focus on covering your basic needs first. If you have any money left over, save it for unexpected expenses.
Who qualifies for SSI in 2025?
SSI is a federal financial aid program for people with limited resources who meet certain requirements. These are the groups that can generally qualify:
1. People with disabilities
- Adults or children with physical or mental disabilities who:
- Prevent them from working for at least 12 months.
- Put your life at risk.
- They must present medical evidence to prove it.
2. Adults over 65 years of age
- They do not need to have a disability, but must demonstrate low income and resources.
3. People with blindness
- Includes those who have corrected vision of 20/200 or less in their best eye, or a very reduced visual field.
It should also be considered that, when applying, the single beneficiary cannot have more than $2,000, and for couples, the limit rises to $3,000. Owning a home, a basic car for necessary use, or certain personal savings are not counted.
It must be verified that the applicant person or couple has a low income, since salaries, pensions, or even cash family assistance are counted (all of these incomes can reduce the final applicable SS payment).