If you’re waiting for your monthly disability payment from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), there’s good news. For some beneficiaries, the payment is arriving on April 9, and it could show up in your bank account within hours.
But not everyone will receive the payment on this date. Only a specific group of retirees and disability beneficiaries will get their checks on April 9. Let’s understand who qualifies and why.
How the Social Security Payment Schedule Works
The SSA follows a regular monthly schedule to send payments. For retirement and disability beneficiaries, the payment day depends on two main factors:
- The year you started receiving benefits
- Your birth date
Here’s the breakdown of how the payment schedule works:
- Group 1: Paid on the 3rd of each month (only if you started receiving benefits before May 1997)
- Group 2: Paid on the 2nd Wednesday of the month
- Group 3: Paid on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
- Group 4: Paid on the 4th Wednesday of the month
If the payment day falls on a weekend or public holiday, the money is sent on the previous business day.
Why April 9 Is the Next Payment Day
April 9, 2025, is the second Wednesday of the month, so it’s the payment day for Group 2.
To receive your Social Security Disability or Retirement payment on this date, you must meet both of these conditions:
- You started receiving benefits after May 1997
- Your birthday is between the 1st and 10th of any month
If both apply to you, you are in Group 2 and your next payment is scheduled for April 9.
Can You Change Your Payment Group?
No. Once you start receiving Social Security benefits, your payment date is fixed. It depends on your birth date and the year you began receiving payments, and this schedule doesn’t change over time.
The good news is that this system helps you know in advance when your money will arrive every month, allowing you to plan better.