Today, April 9, is an important day for many Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. Some retirees will wake up to find a new retirement check of around $1,700 deposited directly into their bank account.
However, this payment is not for everyone. Only a specific group of retirees will receive their monthly benefit today, while others will receive their payments later in the month. Let’s break down who qualifies and how the Social Security schedule works this April.
Who Gets Paid on April 9?
To receive your Social Security retirement check on April 9, 2025, you must meet two conditions:
- You began receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997.
- Your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month.
This specific group is known as Group 2. If you belong to this group and have Direct Deposit activated, your payment should arrive today.
If you’re not in this group, don’t worry. There are still two more payment dates coming later this month.
Social Security’s Payment Schedule for April 2025
Here’s how the Social Security payment calendar works in April:
- April 3: Payment for those who started receiving benefits before May 1997 (Group 1).
- April 9: Payment for Group 2 – born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- April 16: Payment for Group 3 – born between the 11th and 20th.
- April 23: Payment for Group 4 – born between the 21st and 31st.
This payment pattern repeats every month unless a scheduled date falls on a weekend or public holiday. In that case, the payment is sent on the closest working day before the holiday.
How to Get Your Payment Faster
To receive your Social Security check on time, it’s recommended to sign up for Direct Deposit. This ensures your payment arrives immediately on the scheduled date without delays caused by postal services or check processing.
What If Your Payment Feels Low?
If you think your Social Security benefit is not enough, you may qualify for additional support programs, such as:
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – For low-income seniors or people with disabilities.
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) – Offers food support for low-income families.
Remember, the maximum monthly Social Security payment in 2025 is $5,108, but that amount is only for people who have maximized their benefits over their working years.