If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the United States, you may be eligible for a new payment arriving on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will be sending out checks to a specific group of disability beneficiaries, but not everyone will get paid on the same day.
This April payment includes the latest COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment), which took effect in January 2025. Let’s explain clearly who gets paid, how much they can receive, and what you need to know to avoid delays.
Who Will Receive Disability Benefits on April 9?
Social Security payments are sent based on your date of birth and when you started receiving benefits. The April 9 payment is for Group 2 retirees. This group includes both:
Disability beneficiaries
Retired workers (old-age pensioners)
To be part of this group, you must:
Have your birthday between the 1st and 10th of any month.
Have started receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997.
So if you meet both these conditions, you are eligible to receive your payment on April 9, 2025.
Direct Deposit Makes a Big Difference
If you have Direct Deposit activated, your money will be in your bank account on the same day—April 9. But if you receive your benefits through paper check or other methods, the payment could take a few days to arrive.
If you haven’t activated Direct Deposit yet, now is a good time to do it for faster and safer payments.
What If You’re Not in Group 2?
Don’t worry. The SSA sends out payments across four different dates each month, depending on the group you belong to:
April 3: For those who started receiving benefits before May 1997
April 9: Group 2 (born 1st–10th, after May 1997)
April 16: Group 3 (born 11th–20th, after May 1997)
April 23: Group 4 (born 21st–31st, after May 1997)
Just check which group you fall under to know your exact payment date.
How Much Will You Receive in April 2025?
The maximum SSDI payment in 2025 is $4,081 per month, but only a few people receive the full amount. Your actual benefit depends on your:
Work history
Age at the time of disability
Contributions made through payroll taxes
Thanks to the COLA increase, payments have gone up from January 2025. Whether you receive a small or large monthly check, the updated amount will be deposited on your assigned payment date.
Quick Checklist for April 9 SSDI Payment
To summarise, you will get your payment on April 9, 2025, if:
- You receive SSDI or retirement benefits
- Your birthday is between the 1st and 10th
- You started receiving benefits after May 1997
- You have Direct Deposit activated
If you don’t meet these conditions, you will receive your payment on a different April date according to your group.
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