The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that a new group of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients will receive their monthly payments this Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
This week’s payments go to recipients who began receiving SSDI after May 1997 and have birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month. The post-May 1997 group follows a birthday-based payment schedule, with payments issued on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month depending on birth dates.
Who’s Included in the April 16 SSDI Payment?
Those getting paid on April 16 are:
- SSDI beneficiaries with birthdays from the 11th to 20th.
- Individuals who began receiving benefits after May 1997.
- Eligible disabled workers, and in some cases, qualified dependents like spouses or children.
Earlier this month, the first group of post-1997 SSDI recipients (those born between the 1st and 10th) received their payment on April 9, while pre-May 1997 beneficiaries were paid on April 3.
How Much Could You Receive?
The SSA confirmed that the maximum SSDI payment in April 2025 is $4,018. However, only a small number of beneficiaries qualify for this amount, which requires:
- A work history of at least 35 years in jobs covered by Social Security.
- High lifetime earnings, close to the maximum taxable limit (set at $176,100 for 2025).
- A disabling medical condition that meets strict SSA criteria.
- Sufficient work credits, typically 40, with at least 20 earned in recent years.
Other factors—like dependent benefits or additional income such as a veteran’s pension—can also affect your final payment.
Final April Payment Scheduled for April 23
A third group of SSDI recipients—those with birthdays after the 21st of any month—are set to receive their payment on the fourth Wednesday of the month, April 23. This will conclude SSDI payments for April.
What About SSI?
If you also receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your next payment is scheduled for May 1, which falls on a Thursday. No changes in payment dates are expected for that deposit.