Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments in May 2025 will be distributed on the 14th, 21st, and 28th of the month, depending on the beneficiary’s date of birth. This schedule, established by the Social Security Administration (SSA), works the same with other benefits such as retirement benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Beneficiaries with birthdays between the 1st and the 10th will receive their payment on May 14. Those born from the 11th to the 20th will do so on May 21, while those born from the 21st to the 31st will receive their funds on May 28.
Exceptions in the SSDI payment schedule: are there changes in May?
The dates mentioned apply to standard SSDI beneficiaries. Those who combine SSDI and SSI, resided outside the U.S. before 1997 or fall into special categories could receive their payments on May 2, according to specific SSA rules, because May 3 is a Saturday (and the agency does not pay on holidays or weekends).
We have consulted the SSA.gov portal to confirm exact dates, but we always recommend doing the same: verify your history in your account at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/, where all types of procedures have now been grouped. In the event of delays, it is suggested that you wait three business days before contacting the local offices.
Get I get bot SSDI+SSI benefits at the same time?
It is possible to receive SSDI and SSI simultaneously. SSDI requires a work history with at least 40 work credits—equivalent to 10 years of employment—and a certified medical disability for more than one year.
SSI, on the other hand, does not require work credits. It is intended for people with limited income and resources — less than $2,000 in assets for individuals or $3,000 for couples — and who meet certain criteria such as being 65 or older, blind or living with a disability.
Maximum SSDI amounts in 2025
The maximum SSDI amount for 2025 is $4,018 per month. This value applies to those who had high incomes for 35 years and claim the benefit at full retirement age (67 years for those born in 1960 or later).
Those who request the benefit before that age will have their amount reduced. For example, at age 62, the maximum would be $2,831 per month, according to SSA calculations.
Maximum SSI Amounts for 2025
Individual SSI recipients will receive up to $967 a month, while couples will get up to $1,450. These amounts include a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA), higher than the increase granted in 2024.
These values may be reduced if the beneficiary has other income or resources. For example, receiving SSDI at the same time decreases your final SSI amount, according to SSA rules.
Application process for both programs
Applications for SSDI and SSI can be made online at SSA.gov, by phone, or at local offices. Those who apply to both programs must submit documentation regarding work history, medical conditions, current income and financial resources.
SSA will evaluate both applications together if they are submitted simultaneously. The process includes interviews and medical reviews, which can last several months.
SSDI beneficiaries must report any employment income that exceeds $1,620 per month (or $2,700 for blind people), the limit established for 2025. Exceeding these figures may result in the suspension of benefits, as it is considered substantial work activity.
In the case of SSI, any change in resources—such as an inheritance or an increase in savings—must be reported immediately. If the permitted asset limits are exceeded, the benefit may be suspended temporarily or even permanently.
Family members of SSDI recipients—such as spouses or minor children—can receive up to 150% to 180% of the original amount, subject to a family limit. This calculation varies depending on the number of dependents and the base amount the disabled worker receives.
These additional payments do not affect the primary beneficiary’s maximum SSDI amount, but must be notified to SSA for approval.