Millions of beneficiaries will receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments next week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will divide deposits into three groups in March, as it does every month, based on date of birth. If you’re wondering when your turn is, we’ve got you covered.
The SSA calendar states that benefits are delivered on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month. This year’s key dates are as follows: March 12 is for those born between March 1st and March 10th. Then, March 19 is for those born between the 11th and the 20th. Finally, March 26 is for people born between the 21st and the 31st.
Why is the birth date used? SSA avoids overburdening the system by staggering payments. “It is an efficient method that keeps the flow orderly,” official sources say.
How much money will you receive this month from SSDI?
The amount depends on your work history and previous contributions. For 2025, the inflation adjustment (COLA) increased by 2.5%, raising the monthly average to $1,580 (up from $1,542 in 2024). However, this is only a guideline; to determine your exact figure, log in to your account at ssa.gov.
The SSDI disability benefits program, unlike other programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), is based on an individual’s work history rather than their need.
If you receive SSI, you’ll notice there’s no deposit this month. What’s the reason? March 1 was a Saturday, so payment was moved to February 28. “It is a calendar adjustment, not a cut,” the SSA explains. Plan your expenses assuming you have already received this money.
What do you need to access SSDI?
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must meet two criteria: your work history and your medical condition. First, you must have worked long enough to have paid Social Security taxes. The SSA calculates this using “credits”: in 2025, you earn one credit for every $1,810 of income (up to a maximum of four per year).
Most adults require 40 total credits, with at least 20 earned within the last ten years preceding disability. However, if you are under 31 years old, the rules are more flexible: for example, at 24, 6 credits from the previous three years would suffice.
The second requirement is medical: your disability must be total, long-lasting (or terminal), and proven through testing. It is not applicable to partial or temporary conditions (such as a 6-month fracture). The Social Security Administration considers your age, education, and experience when determining whether you can perform any substantial job (not just your most recent one).
For example, if you are a bricklayer and are unable to lift weights due to a lower back injury, but you could work in a call center, you may not be eligible. Oh, and your diagnosis must be in the SSA Blue Book (a list of 14 categories ranging from cancer to severe mental disorders).
If it is not present, you can still demonstrate that your condition is comparable in severity by providing solid documentation, medical reports, exams, and even testimonials about how the disability affects your daily life.