For millions of Social Security beneficiaries, the next few hours will be crucial as April 16, 2025, marks the scheduled payment date for Group 3 retirees.
Knowing your payment date is vital for organizing your monthly budget and making sure you have the funds you need, whether it’s for paying bills, planning a vacation, or making home improvements. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss your payment.
Who Qualifies for the April 16, 2025 Payment?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends payments on a staggered schedule each month, with different groups receiving payments on specific dates. April 16, 2025, is the scheduled date for Group 3 retirees, and it’s important to know if you qualify to receive your payment on this day.
To qualify for the April 16 payment, you must meet these two key requirements:
- Applied for Social Security benefits after May 1997.
- Birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month.
These requirements apply to retirees who are 62 or older, as well as to spousal and disability beneficiaries. If you meet these conditions, your Social Security payment will arrive on April 16—no matter your benefit amount.
Social Security Payment Amounts: Does It Affect the Payment Date?
The amount you receive from Social Security does not affect your payment date. Whether you receive the maximum benefit of over $5,000 or an average payment of about $1,850, if you qualify for Group 3, you’ll get your payment on April 16. This makes it easier to plan your budget, as all beneficiaries in the same group get paid on the same day.
What Happens After April 16?
If you’re not part of Group 3, don’t worry! Group 4 beneficiaries will receive their payment on April 23, 2025. To qualify for Group 4, you need to meet these two requirements:
- Applied for Social Security after May 1997.
- Birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any month.
Once the April 23 payment is made, Group 4 recipients will need to wait until May for the next scheduled payment.