The Social Security Administration’s payment schedule includes similar dates for retirement recipients and disability insurance, known as SSDI. The government agency has already guaranteed disbursements for April 2025, with payments made on three distinct days each month.
Those who received benefits prior to May 1997 or who receive SSDI in conjunction with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will continue to receive payments on the third of each month; however, SSDI is distributed on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays. Continue reading to find out your payment date, which is based on your birth date.
Who receives their SSDI payments on April 9, 16, and 23? Here the dates
Wednesday, April 9 refers to people born between the first and tenth of any month. Following that, April 16 covers individuals born between the 11th and the 20th, and April 23 covers those born between the 21st and the 31st of any given month.
A tiny set of beneficiaries—those who started receiving payments before May 1997—will receive their payment on Thursday, April 3. This technique makes no changes to the primary timetable, which prioritizes the date of birth for the majority of people. The SSA clarified that this approach addresses existing, unchanged regulations.
SSDI payment maximum increased in 2025
By 2025, according to official data, the maximum monthly SSDI benefit will reach $4,018 for workers who retire at full age. This amount includes a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA). Although independent estimates project an average of $1,580 specific to SSDI, adjusted for the COLA itself.
The disparity between figures is explained by the difference in calculations: the maximum amount considers high contributions, while the average reflects a broad base of beneficiaries. Organizations like Disability Secrets emphasize that these values depend on factors such as work history and severity of the disability, and that the size of the group receiving lower amounts is larger compared to those who reach the maximum.
To qualify for SSDI, applicants must demonstrate a medical disability that prevents substantial work activities for at least 12 months or results in death. The SSA evaluates the ability to generate income greater than $1,600 per month, but the amount rises to $2,700 for those beneficiaries who are blind, a type of threshold called Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).
Additionally, a work history with sufficient work credits is required. In 2025, each credit is equal to $1,810 in annual income, with a maximum of four per year. Generally, 5 years of work within the last 10 are required for those over 24 years of age. For minors, the requirements vary depending on the age at the onset of the disability.
