SSI Recipients to Get Two Payments in May 2025, Confirms US Government

The Social Security payment schedule in the US sometimes varies due to some changes. Usually, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients receive a single payment every month, i.e. 12 times a year. No additional bonus or additional payment is added to this. However, in May 2025, SSI recipients will receive two payments a month—though this is not an indication of any additional support, but just an effect of the payment schedule.

Advance SSI payment will be received on May 30, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) usually sends SSI payments on the first of every month. But if this date falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) or a federal holiday, SSA releases it one business day earlier.

Since the first date in June 2025 is a Sunday, SSA has decided to give that month’s SSI payment on May 30, 2025. This means that SSI recipients will receive two payments in May—one on May 1 and the other on May 30. However, the payment on May 30 will actually be the June payment, which recipients will have to save for June expenses.

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Will there be a double payment in August 2025?

Yes! SSI recipients will receive a double payment in August 2025 as well, because September 1, 2025, falls on Sunday instead of Monday. Therefore, the September payment will be issued earlier on August 29, 2025. Because of this, SSI recipients will receive two payments on August 1 and August 29.

What will be the maximum amount of SSI payment in May 2025?

The maximum amount of SSI payment in 2025 is already fixed, which will remain the same throughout the year. After the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, the maximum amount an SSI recipient can receive in 2025 is $967.

The maximum SSI amount was $943 in May 2024, which means it will be $24 more in May 2025. Additionally, if both partners of a married couple are eligible for SSI, they can receive up to $1,450.

If there is an Essential Person (those who need extra care) in a household, they can receive up to $484. On average, all SSI recipients receive about $714. If you are 65 years of age or older, your average SSI amount may be $590.

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Conclusion: Is it extra money?

Although SSI recipients will receive two payments in May and August 2025, this is not additional assistance. It is simply a change in the payment schedule. Therefore, those who depend on SSI should save the advance payments they receive on May 30 and August 29 for next month’s expenses.

If you want to make sure you get your SSI payment on time, keep your bank account information updated and visit the official website of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to get the latest updates.