As the month of March 2025 comes to an end, many people in the United States are waiting for their next Social Security Disability payment. If you haven’t received your check yet, don’t worry—more payments are scheduled for April. But when you get your money depends on when you started getting benefits and how you receive the payment.
Who Gets Paid on April 3rd?
Some people will receive their next Social Security Disability payment on April 3rd, 2025, but there is a rule. Only those who started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 will get paid on this date.
It doesn’t matter if your benefit is for retirement or disability—if you’ve been getting it since before May 1997, you belong to Group 1, and your check will be sent on the 3rd of April.
If you started receiving benefits after May 1997, then you’re not part of Group 1, and your payment will come later in the month.
How Much Money Will You Get?
The exact amount of your disability check depends on your work history and how much you paid into Social Security in the past. In 2025, the maximum monthly disability benefit is $4,018, but only a few people will receive that much.
Most people will get a smaller amount, so it’s important to plan your monthly expenses based on what you usually receive.
Other April 2025 Disability Payment Dates
If you are not part of Group 1, don’t worry—your payment is still coming soon. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send more payments on the following dates in April 2025:
April 9th, April 16th, and April 23rd.
These dates are for people who started getting benefits after May 1997. Your payment will be sent on one of these days, based on your birthday:
- If your birthday is between the 1st and 10th – you’ll be paid on April 9th
- If your birthday is between the 11th and 20th – expect your payment on April 16th
- If your birthday is between the 21st and 31st – your check will come on April 23rd
Direct Deposit vs. Regular Mail: Choose Wisely
One more important thing to remember is how you receive your payment. If you use Direct Deposit, your money usually arrives on the same day the SSA sends it. But if you get your check by regular mail, it can take a few extra days—sometimes up to 3 days—before the money shows up in your bank account.
Banks can sometimes delay the deposit too, so it’s better to go with Direct Deposit if you want to avoid waiting.