Disability benefits in the United States play a very important role for many people who rely on them for daily living. If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or any other type of retirement payment, knowing when the next check is coming can help you plan your expenses better.
This week, a new Social Security payment is set to arrive on April 16, 2025, but not everyone will receive it. Only a specific group of beneficiaries qualifies for this payment. Let’s break down the details so you can see if you’re eligible and what to expect.
What Is SSDI and Who Can Receive It?
SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s a monthly payment given to Americans who are unable to work due to a disability. But here’s something important: even if you’re not receiving SSDI, you might still qualify for monthly Social Security retirement checks, depending on your work history and age.
Both SSDI beneficiaries and regular retirees receive payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA), but not on the same dates. Each group is paid according to a schedule that depends on the beneficiary’s date of birth and the year they started receiving benefits.
Who Will Get the April 16 Disability Payment
Only Group 3 beneficiaries are eligible to receive the April 16, 2025 payment. To be part of Group 3, you must meet both of these conditions:
- Your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month.
- You started receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997.
If you meet these two criteria, then your payment will be sent out on April 16. You don’t need to take any extra steps. Just make sure your bank information and personal details with the SSA are up to date.
What About the Other Groups?
The SSA divides beneficiaries into four groups, and each has a different payday:
- Group 1: Benefits started before May 1997 — Paid at the beginning of the month.
- Group 2: Birthday falls between 1st and 10th, benefits started after May 1997 — Already paid on April 9.
- Group 3: Birthday falls between 11th and 20th, benefits started after May 1997 — Payment on April 16.
- Group 4: Birthday between 21st and 31st, benefits started after May 1997 — Will be paid on April 23.
So, if you’re not part of Group 3, you’ve either already been paid or will be paid on April 23.
How to Make Sure You Receive the Payment on Time
To receive your payment without delay, you should:
- Activate Direct Deposit with the SSA. This ensures the money goes directly into your account on the exact payment date.
- Update your personal information if anything changes—like your address, marital status, or bank account.
- Track your payment status on the SSA’s official website if you think there’s been a delay.
Usually, payments arrive on time or within a few days after the scheduled date. But if you don’t receive yours within 3 business days, contact the SSA immediately to resolve the issue.
The next SSDI and retirement benefit payment is set to go out on April 16, 2025, but only for those in Group 3. To be part of this group, your birthday must be between the 11th and 20th, and your benefits must have started after May 1997. If you meet both conditions, you can expect your check soon. Otherwise, check your group to know your exact payday.
Stay alert to your Social Security group and keep your information updated so you never miss a payment. It’s your money—make sure it reaches you on time.