SSI Payment Schedule Returns to Normal in July 2025 After May’s Double Check Month
The Social Security Administration has confirmed that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will resume their regular monthly schedule in July after an unusual double-payment month in May. Here’s what 7.4 million American beneficiaries need to know about upcoming payments.
July Payment Details
- Payment Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- Amount: Standard monthly benefit (individual maximum: $1,037 in 2025)
- Following Payment: Friday, August 1
This marks a return to normalcy after May’s schedule anomaly that saw beneficiaries receive:
✓ May payment on May 1 (as usual)
✓ June payment on May 30 (early due to June 1 falling on a weekend)
2025 SSI Payment Calendar
The complete remaining schedule for 2025 includes three more months with dual payments:
| Month | Payment Date | Covers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 7/1/2025 | July | Normal schedule resumes |
| August | 8/1/2025 | August | |
| August | 8/29/2025 | September | Early for Labor Day weekend |
| October | 10/1/2025 | October | |
| October | 10/31/2025 | November | Early for November 1 weekend |
| December | 12/1/2025 | December | |
| December | 12/31/2025 | January 2026 | Early for New Year’s holiday |
Key Months for Budgeting:
- August, October and December will each have two SSI payments
- No payments will be delayed in 2025 – all come early when dates conflict
About SSI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income provides critical support for:
- Disabled adults and children
- Blind individuals
- Seniors (65+) with limited income/resources
- Those with assets below $2,000 ($3,000 for couples)
2025 Income Limits:
- $2,019/month maximum from work (higher amounts may disqualify)
- About 33% of recipients also receive Social Security benefits
How to Apply for SSI
Three application options exist for potential beneficiaries:
- Online: Via SSA.gov portal
- Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time
- In-Person: At local Social Security offices
The SSA reminds recipients that early payments in months like August, October and December mean longer waits between checks in subsequent months. Beneficiaries should plan their budgets accordingly to account for these schedule variations.
