The US government, through the Social Security Administration (SSA), confirmed something unusual: in May 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in the same month.
Reason? Pure date logistics, but we’ll explain it more thoroughly so there are no doubts and you don’t think it’s a “gift” or an SSA error.
First, the basics: SSI typically pays once a month (on the first day). If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deposit is carried forward to the previous Friday.
The 1st of June 2025 falls on a Sunday. This is where the problem is. Your June payment will arrive in May! Specifically, on May 30, 2025 (Friday). So in May, there will be two deposits: one on May 1 and another on May 30, but the second corresponds to the month of June.
Is SSI sending extra money? Not really, but let’s see more in detail
Finally, this is not an additional bonus. It’s only a date change. The June money will arrive sooner, but you’ll have to wait until the next deposit in July. Advantage? A temporary financial respite; disadvantage? Plan carefully to avoid losing that money prematurely.
This will occur again this year. The payment for that month will arrive on August 1, but the payment for September will arrive on August 29, as the 1st is a holiday: Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September every year.
How much money will arrive in each payment in May 2025?
Here’s some positive news: SSI maximum amounts increased slightly in 2025 due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA, which was 2.5%). Final amounts were as follows:
- SSI payment for an individual beneficiary: maximum of $943 (increase of $24 from the previous year).
- SSI payment for a couple filing jointly: maximum of $1,450 (increase of $35 from the previous year).
Requirements to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
If you are thinking about applying for SSI (Supplemental Security Income), here are the main requirements that you must meet to qualify.
- Be 65 years or older, blind, or have a disability:
- Over 65: You do not need to have a disability, but you do need to demonstrate limited income and resources.
- Disability: Must be a physical or mental condition that:
- Prevents you from working “substantially” (earning more than $1,550 a month in approximately 2024).
- Has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months, or may result in death.
- Blindness: Defined as vision of 20/200 or less even with corrective lenses, or visual field limited to 20 degrees or less.
SSI is for low-income people, so wages, tips, or any other type of income, in addition to the requirements listed above, must be insufficient to cover all living costs. Pensions, subsidies, help from family members, and free room and board are all counted and may reduce your SSI benefits.
You should have no more than $2,000 in assets ($3,000 for couples), which includes money in bank accounts, investments, additional property to the primary residence, expensive jewelry, luxury vehicles, and so on. Your primary residence, a daily-use vehicle, appliances, furniture, and up to $1,500 in savings are not considered obstacles to eligibility.
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