Waiting for your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payment can feel stressful—especially when others around you have already received theirs, and you’re still checking your account, only to find nothing yet. If you were expecting to receive your SSDI deposit on April 23, 2025, but haven’t, it may simply be because you don’t belong to the group that’s paid this week.
Although the SSA follows a fixed schedule, not everyone knows which group they fall under. Your birthday and the date you first received benefits are the key factors. Let’s clear up the confusion and explain exactly who won’t receive SSDI on April 23—and what steps to take if you’re still unsure.
Who Will Not Receive SSDI on April 23?
The April 23 SSDI payment is meant only for Group 4 beneficiaries. This group includes:
- People who started receiving SSDI or retirement benefits after May 1997
- And whose birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month
If you do not meet both conditions, then you are not part of Group 4, and you will not get your SSDI on April 23.
Specifically, here’s who will not get paid on April 23:
- 1. People who started receiving benefits before May 1997 – You already received your April payment on April 3.
- 2. People whose birthday is between the 1st and 10th – Your SSDI was paid on April 9.
- 3. People whose birthday is between the 11th and 20th – You got your payment on April 16.
If you fall into any of the above groups, there’s no need to worry. Your SSDI payment was already deposited earlier in the month, or is due according to a different date in the regular payment cycle.
What If You Think You Should Have Been Paid on April 23?
If you believe you do belong to Group 4 and should have received your payment on April 23, but you haven’t received anything, here’s what you should do:
Step 1: Check Your My Social Security Account
Log in to your online SSA account at ssa.gov. This portal lets you see your payment history, next scheduled payment date, and personal details.
Step 2: Verify Your Start Date and Birthday
Make sure your birth date is between the 21st and 31st, and that you began receiving SSDI after May 1997. Both must be true to receive payment on April 23.
Step 3: Wait Three Business Days
If you still haven’t received your deposit, SSA asks you to wait at least three working days after the scheduled date before raising a complaint.
Step 4: Contact SSA for Help
If three business days have passed and the money hasn’t arrived, call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (or TTY 1-800-325-0778), or visit a local office. They can confirm if there’s a delay or problem with your case.
Why Knowing Your SSDI Group Is Important
Understanding your SSDI payment group can help avoid stress and confusion. The Social Security system runs on a clear monthly cycle, but not all beneficiaries get paid on the same day. Knowing your group helps you track payments easily, and avoid thinking something is wrong when it’s not.
For example:
April 3 – Those who started benefits before May 1997
April 9 – Birthdays 1st–10th, started after May 1997
April 16 – Birthdays 11th–20th, started after May 1997
April 23 – Birthdays 21st–31st, started after May 1997
This same pattern will continue in May 2025 and in the following months too.
Not receiving your SSDI payment on April 23 may be disappointing—but it doesn’t always mean there’s a problem. In most cases, you’re simply not in the payment group for that week. By checking your birth date and start date, you can easily figure out which group you belong to and when your money will arrive.
If you do believe there’s a delay, check your SSA account, verify your information, and reach out to Social Security after three business days. Staying informed is the best way to avoid unnecessary stress and ensure that your benefits arrive as expected.
