Social Security Checks of Up to $1,000: Close to 7.5 million Americans look forward to receiving their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits at the start of April. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that checks—worth up to $1,000 for individual recipients—will be sent out on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Additionally, specific groups receiving retirement, survivor, or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will receive their payments on different dates in April.
Why Payments Are Coming on April 1
Normally, SSI funds are disbursed on the first of each month. However, the calendar sometimes causes a shift to the closest business day if the first falls on a weekend or holiday. In April 2025, payments return to the standard schedule, hitting accounts exactly on April 1.
Who Gets SSI Payments?
SSI primarily assists individuals with minimal income or resources who are either over 65 or have a qualifying disability. Unlike other Social Security benefits, this program does not require a specific employment or tax contribution history.
- Average Monthly Amount: $715
- Maximum Individual Benefit: $967 (approximately $1,000)
- Maximum for Eligible Couples: $1,450
Some states also supplement SSI with additional funds, so the exact total you receive can vary depending on where you reside.
Other Social Security Payments in April 2025
Most people who receive retirement benefits, survivor pay, or SSDI get their checks on a Wednesday—April 9, 16, or 23—depending on their birth date:
- April 9: Birthdates 1–10
- April 16: Birthdates 11–20
- April 23: Birthdates 21–31
However, anyone who has been on a retirement, survivor, or SSDI plan since before May 1997 will receive their money on Thursday, April 3, regardless of birth date.
If you qualify for both SSI and regular Social Security, your SSI arrives on April 1, and your other benefits follow on April 3.
Upcoming Change to Bank-Account Updates
From April 14, 2025 onward, beneficiaries will no longer be able to change direct-deposit details by phone. Any bank-account updates must be completed through:
- Two-factor authentication on the my Social Security online platform.
- An in-person visit to a Social Security office.
FAQs
- How do I know if I’m eligible for SSI?
You must have limited income and resources, be aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. The program is needs-based, so work history typically doesn’t factor into eligibility. - When will I receive my SSI check?
In April 2025, SSI checks will arrive on Tuesday, April 1, the first official payment day of the month. - Why do other Social Security benefits arrive on different dates?
The SSA issues most retirement, survivor, and SSDI payments according to a person’s birth date. However, earlier recipients and those who qualify for both SSI and other benefits have separate schedules. - What if the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday?
SSI payments are shifted to the previous business day. In April 2025, that isn’t necessary because the first of the month is a weekday. - How can I change my direct-deposit information?
After April 14, 2025, changes can only be made online (with two-factor authentication) or by visiting your local Social Security office.
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