The January schedule for the payment of Social Security disability benefits, commonly known as SSDI, concluded this week with the third of the payments for the beneficiaries of the third group, those born between the 21st and the 31st of any month: the payment was made on Thursday, January 23rd.
Anyway, don’t worry, because the Social Security Administration (SSA) has already confirmed that the funds for benefit payments for the month of February will not change, at least for SSDI benefits (which share a date with retirement benefits).
Other payments, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), will see changes, which we will detail at the end of this article.
Payment distribution: how are SSDI beneficiary groups organized?
SSDI recipients are divided into three groups based on their birth dates, with payments made on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of each month. Additionally, there is a separate group for those who began receiving benefits prior to May 1997.
In February, SSDI payments will be made on four different dates, depending on the beneficiary’s group. Here is the complete breakdown:
- February 3: Beneficiaries who began receiving their pension before May 1997.
- February 12: Retirees after May 1997 born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- February 19: Retirees after May 1997 born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
- February 26: Retirees after May 1997 born between the 21st and 31st of any month.
An additional payment is scheduled for February 28. This corresponds to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for the month of March, which will be advanced due to March 1st being a weekend. The agency avoids making payments on weekends and holidays.

Maximum SSDI Payments and Other Benefits
For fiscal year 2025, the maximum disability benefit payment has been raised to $4,018. However, the amount each person receives is determined by their average earnings prior to becoming disabled. Those with higher incomes and more years of contributions typically receive larger amounts.
If you’re wondering who is eligible for the maximum benefit. That amount is reserved for beneficiaries who have worked for many years and reached the maximum Social Security tax limit (FICA) on multiple occasions, accumulating income sufficient to pay the maximum Social Security taxes for at least 35 years of service.
In addition, they have met the work credit requirement, which typically consists of 40 credits (roughly ten years of work). For those who also receive SSI, the maximum payment for this benefit (based on the beneficiary’s need rather than their work history) was set for 2025 at $967 for an individual, $1,450 for a couple, and $484 for an essential support person.
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