Millions of Supplementary Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries rely on these payments every month to cover their expenses. According to the Social Security SSI schedule, April SSI payments are on the way and millions of eligible Americans could receive their checks in hours.
For those who hate delays, it is good news because April SSI payments will be sent on time according to the schedule unlike some of the other months.
Why April SSI Payments are Arriving on Schedule
Typically, the SSI schedule stipulates that payments should be sent on the first of each month unless that date falls on a weekend or a holiday. Luckily April 1 is a Tuesday and recipients will receive their payments as scheduled.
Some of the past months have had irregular payments because of the first falling on a holiday or a weekend. This is not a new occurrence and it should be expected even in the months to come.
Who Will Receive the April SSI Payments?
The following parties will receive their SSI payments in a matter of hours;
- Individuals aged 65 and above with limited income.
- Children with qualifying disabilities.
- People with limited financial resources.
- Blind or disabled individuals.
Upcoming Payment Schedule
While the April payments will be received on April 1, 2025, it is important to know how the payment schedule works and when you should receive payments for the rest of the year. Some months will have two payments while others will have none.
Below is a table showing the SSI payment schedule for 2025;
| Payment Date | Month Covered | Reason for Date |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | April | Regular schedule – 1st of the month |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | May | Regular schedule – 1st of the month |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | June | Sent early because June 1 falls on a weekend |
| Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | July | Regular schedule – 1st of the month |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | August | Regular schedule – 1st of the month |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | September | Sent early because September 1 falls on a weekend |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | October | Regular schedule – 1st of the month |
| Friday, October 31, 2025 | November | Sent early because November 1 falls on a weekend |
| Monday, December 1, 2025 | December | Regular schedule – 1st of the month |
| Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | January 2026 | Sent early because January 1 is a holiday |
From the table above, you can see that beneficiaries will not receive SSI payments in the month of June and September. Also, beneficiaries will receive payments twice in the month of August, October and December 2025.
Action to Take if Your SSI Payment is Delayed
Although it’s expected that SSI payment for April will be disbursed in a few hours, some recipients might experience delays due to banking processes among other factors. If you experience delays, you should;
- Check your bank if you receive SSI payments via direct deposit and see if the funds have been sent,
- Wait for a little longer because some payments take longer to process.
- Contact the Social Security Administration via 1-800-772-1213 if your payment is still missing after a day or more.
How to Apply For SSI
If you qualify for SSI but haven’t applied it, you should apply online at ssa.gov, call or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit the SSA offices and apply in-person.
Conclusion
Its good news for millions of SSI recipients who will receive their payments in a few hours according to the schedule. The month of April favors these recipients unlike some of the months which have irregular payment dates. It is important to be aware of the SSI payment schedule to plan ahead especially for months that have no payments.
If you do not receive your SSI payment on April 1 which is hours away, wait a little more because delays are expected. However, if it takes more than a day, contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or confirm with your bank if you have received funds or inquire about the cause of the delay.