Good news is on the way for people in the United States who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Many of them will soon see a fresh deposit in their bank account—a monthly payment of around $1,860.
This amount is a big help for those who rely on it to pay for important needs like rent, groceries, medicines, and transport. Although each person’s payment amount may vary based on how much they earned in the past, the national average SSDI benefit is currently $1,860.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that payments are being sent this week to people who meet all the required conditions. The money will be directly deposited into their bank accounts, depending on their assigned payment group.
Who Can Get This SSDI Check?
This benefit is for people who are unable to work due to a serious medical condition and have paid into the Social Security system through their job. These monthly payments are part of the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
To receive SSDI, you need to meet both medical and work history rules. That means you must have a disability that keeps you from working and must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain number of years.
Who Is Getting Paid This Week?
This week’s SSDI payment is for people who started receiving benefits before May 1997. These beneficiaries belong to Payment Group 1, and they usually get their money on the 3rd of every month.
While $1,860 is the average amount, some people may receive more. Those who had higher earnings and longer work histories before their disability may get larger checks. In fact, for the year 2025, the maximum SSDI payment can go up to $4,018 per month, but only a small number of people qualify for that.
If you don’t have direct deposit set up, your check may arrive by mail instead. These paper checks might take a few extra days to reach you, so don’t worry if there’s a small delay.
SSDI Payment Dates for May 2025
Social Security spreads out payments throughout the month to avoid delays and manage systems better. The day you receive your check depends on your birth date and the month you started receiving benefits.
Here is the SSDI payment schedule for May 2025:
- May 2: For those who started receiving SSDI before May 1997 (Group 1)
- May 7: For those with birthdays between the 1st and 10th and who began receiving benefits after May 1997
- May 14: For those with birthdays between the 11th and 20th and who began receiving benefits after May 1997
- May 21: For those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st and who began receiving benefits after May 1997
To make sure you get your payment on time, always keep your personal details and bank account information up to date with the Social Security Administration. If there is any issue, you can check your payment status online using your my Social Security account, or call the SSA directly for support.
SSDI benefits play a very important role in the lives of people who are unable to work due to disability. With an average monthly check of $1,860 and payments now being sent out according to the May 2025 schedule, many Americans will soon receive the help they depend on.
To avoid any delays, beneficiaries should make sure their banking details and contact information are current. Being informed and prepared is the best way to stay stress-free and receive your payments on time.