Millions of Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or retirement payments every month. These payments help support people who are retired or living with a disability. The good news is that the next SSDI check is on the way and will reach eligible citizens on April 16, 2025.
However, not everyone will receive the payment on this date. The timing of your payment depends on the group you belong to, based on your date of birth and when you started receiving benefits. Let’s break it down simply so you know exactly if and when your money is arriving.
Do You Need a Disability Check to Receive This Payment?
No, you don’t need to be receiving disability benefits to get a Social Security payment on April 16. While SSDI beneficiaries are included, this payment is also available to other Social Security retirees who meet the same conditions.
What matters most is not the type of retirement check you receive, but the group you are in. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a payment schedule that sorts retirees into groups depending on when their birthday falls and when they began collecting benefits.
Who Will Get the April 16, 2025 Payment?
Only people in Group 3 will receive the SSDI or Social Security payment on April 16, 2025. If you are part of this group, your payment will arrive soon. If not, your payment may have already been sent, or it will be coming later in the month.
To be in Group 3, you must meet both of these conditions:
- Your birthday must fall between the 11th and 20th of any month
- You started receiving benefits after May 1997
These two simple requirements determine whether or not you are included in this round of payments.
If you meet only one of the conditions, you may fall into another group, such as Group 2 or Group 4.
What About the Other Groups?
If you’re not in Group 3, here’s what you need to know:
- Group 1 and Group 2 have already received their payments earlier in April.
- Group 4 will get their payment on April 23, 2025. This will be the last Social Security payment of the month.
Understanding which group you belong to is important because it helps you plan your budget. If you’re unsure, you can always check the SSA’s official payment calendar or contact them for details.
What to Do If You Don’t Get the Payment
Normally, once the SSA sends out a payment, it should reach your account either on the same day or within a few days, especially if you use Direct Deposit. But if your money doesn’t arrive as expected, you should report it right away.
Before calling SSA, double-check:
- Your birth date and start date of benefits
- Your bank account or mail delivery status
- If you recently moved or changed personal details, this may have delayed your check. Make sure your information is always up to date with the SSA to avoid problems.