Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a vital support for people who can no longer work due to a serious disability. In April 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that SSDI payments will follow the regular monthly schedule without delays. Payments are based on birth dates and go out on Wednesdays throughout the month.
Let’s look at when you’ll receive your SSDI in April and what new changes might bring extra money to some beneficiaries this year.
SSDI Payment Dates in April 2025
The SSA pays SSDI benefits based on your birth date. In April 2025, the schedule is:
- April 9: Payment for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month
- April 16: Payment for those born between the 11th and 20th
- April 23: Payment for those born between the 21st and 31st
Since there are no federal holidays in April, payments will be made on time, without delays due to office closures.
What If My Payment Is Delayed?
While most people will get their money as scheduled, a few might face delays. Common reasons include:
- Over payments from previous months
- Changes in personal eligibility
- Updated banking information or mailing addresses
These delays are handled individually and are not caused by the new laws or the group you fall under in the payment schedule.
If you think your payment is late, you can check your My Social Security account online or contact your local SSA office for updates.
Will There Be a Bonus Payment in April?
Some SSDI beneficiaries will see higher monthly payments in April 2025. This is due to changes made by the Social Security Fairness Act, which removed two laws — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These laws used to lower Social Security payments for people who also received pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security.
Now, people like retired teachers, firefighters, or public employees may see a boost in their monthly SSDI checks if they also get pensions from non-Social Security jobs.
However, this bonus does not apply to everyone receiving SSDI. It only helps those who are “dually eligible” — that means they qualify for SSDI and also have an uncovered pension.
Retroactive Payments: What Does It Mean?
Some people have already received large one-time payments of over $6,000. These are retroactive payments, meaning it’s money they were supposed to get starting from January 2024, but didn’t due to the now-repealed laws.
Others have seen their regular monthly payments increase by as much as $1,000, but this amount can vary greatly depending on work history and pension type.
The SSA is still working on complex cases and has set a deadline of November 2025 to complete all retroactive updates. Regular monthly payments, however, will not be affected or delayed during this process.