The Social Security Administration (SSA) is paying disability benefits, abbreviated as SSDI, as usual in February, with the first group payment made on February 12 for beneficiaries whose birthdays fall between the first and tenth of any month.
The remaining two groups of beneficiaries are still waiting for their payments. If you were born between the 11th and 20th of the month, aim for February 19 (the third Wednesday).
If your birthday falls between the 21st and the 31st, your day is February 26 (the fourth Wednesday). Oh, and if February flew by (adult life), March follows the same payment schedule: March 12, 19, and 26.
A brief explanation of the SSDI program
Imagine this: you’ve been working your ass off for years doing a physically demanding job, but one day your back says, “Nope! You can no longer carry a hammer.” If your doctor gives you the go-ahead (or, rather, bad news), you could apply for some monthly assistance.
Of course, it is not like ordering a coffee: you must present medical documentation to support your case. However, if the Social Security Administration approves your case because you met all of the requirements, that check can help you pay for rent, food, or medicine.
Some eligible beneficiaries may receive up to $4,018 per month in February, but this is not guaranteed. The applicant must have worked for at least 35 years and earned the maximum amount permitted by Social Security law. Additionally, you must have been born in 1954 or earlier.
If you were born after 1954, the maximum amount of SSDI you can receive is reduced. This is because the full retirement age gradually rises for people born in 1955 or later.
The worker must have contributed at least 40 work credits: these SSA units of measurement are equivalent to $1,810 in 2025 (the maximum accrual per year is four credits), and to be eligible for SSDI, you must have contributed at least 20 of them in the previous 20 years. Younger people ask for less, but the amount requested is determined by the SSA in each case.
You must take this into consideration:
Your condition must be listed in the Social Security Blue Book (the massive manual of qualifying illnesses). This is a huge list that is updated and reviewed every year.
If you currently receive other benefits (such as workers’ compensation), your SSDI payment may be reduced. Better consult with an expert to avoid being scared or losing money by applying incorrectly to the application.
