Who Will Receive the Social Security Disability Payment on the Fourth Wednesday of April 2025?
Receiving monthly Social Security Disability Retirement checks is crucial for millions of Americans. For many, this is their only source of income, making each payment vital for covering daily expenses like rent, food, medicine, and bills. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out these payments in four stages each month to make sure the system runs smoothly and to avoid delays.
If you’re wondering when you’ll get your payment in April 2025, it all depends on your group. In particular, some disability retirees will only receive their payment on the fourth Wednesday of the month. If you’re in this specific group, your check will arrive on April 23, 2025.
Why Some Retirees Receive Disability Checks Later in the Month
Social Security does not send all retirement or disability payments on the same day. Instead, they divide recipients into four groups based on when they started receiving benefits and their birthdate. If you get a disability benefit and you’re in Group 4, your payment comes on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
To be in Group 4, you must meet these two conditions:
- You started receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997
- Your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month
If both apply to you, then you’re part of Group 4, and you’ll receive your check on April 23, 2025.
Who Else Gets Disability Payments in April 2025?
Here’s a quick look at how the groups are divided:
Group 1: You started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 – Payment arrives on April 3
Group 2: You started after May 1997 and your birthday is between 1st and 10th – Payment on April 9
Group 3: You started after May 1997 and your birthday is between 11th and 20th – Payment on April 16
Group 4: You started after May 1997 and your birthday is between 21st and 31st – Payment on April 23
It’s important to note that each person only receives one payment per month, based on their group. So, if you’re in Group 1 and got your check on April 3, you will not receive another one on April 9, 16, or 23.
What If You Don’t Use Direct Deposit?
If you haven’t signed up for Direct Deposit, you may not get your payment right on April 23. Instead, you might have to wait a few extra days for the check to be processed and delivered. Direct Deposit is the fastest and most secure way to receive your Social Security payment. If you want to avoid delays, it’s a good idea to register for it through the SSA website or your bank.
Extra Disability Payments: SSI on May 1st
After the last April disability check on April 23, the next opportunity to receive a Social Security-related payment will be on May 1, 2025. On this day, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit is sent out. SSI is a separate program that supports people with disabilities or those aged 65 and above who have limited income or resources.
The maximum SSI payment is $967, but not everyone receives this full amount. The exact payment depends on your monthly income and living situation. Some individuals may get less if they have other forms of financial support.
If you’re receiving Social Security Disability benefits and your birthday is between the 21st and 31st of any month, and you started receiving benefits after May 1997, your check will arrive on April 23, 2025—the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Make sure to check your group and update your Direct Deposit information to avoid delays. Also, if you qualify for SSI, keep an eye out for the next payment on May 1st.
These payments play a major role in helping disabled and elderly Americans live with dignity. Understanding your payment schedule helps you plan your month better and avoid unnecessary stress when money doesn’t show up as expected.
