The Social Security Administration (SSA) has already confirmed that the third group of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries will receive their benefits without delay, as the money is guaranteed (for the time being) and Elon Musk’s DOGE has not announced any cuts to SSA funds and financing.
If your birthday is after the 20th of any month, you will most likely receive your SSDI payment next week, March 26, 2025. There’s more: this year, the maximum amount increased to $4,018 per month due to a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.
What’s the reason? Help to mitigate the effects of inflation, which causes an increase in the price of goods and services across the United States.
How do SSDI payment dates work?
To better distribute work, the Social Security Administration (SSA) organizes payments based on your birth date. If you were born between the 21st and 31st of the month, the money will be delivered on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
In March 2025, that date is the 26th. If you have direct deposit, the funds will appear in your account without issue.
Two other groups have already received money for the March 2025 benefits: the first group consists of beneficiaries with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of any month, and their payment date was March 12.
The second group consists of people who have birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month, and their payment date was Wednesday, March 19.
Everything you need to know about SSDI payments in 2025
The 2.5% increase is not limited to those receiving the maximum. All beneficiaries will receive an adjustment to their checks. For example, if you received approximately $1,537 in 2024, you can claim $1,576 this year.
This is just an example number; the maximum amount you will receive is entirely determined by the circumstances under which you paid your Social Security taxes, as well as other factors such as your retirement age, among others.
An interesting fact: in 2023, Alaska had a payment error rate of 60%, while South Dakota had only 3%. This is why the Social Security Administration insists on carefully reviewing your documents. If something goes wrong, you may lose benefits or experience delays.
If you don’t want to lose your money, update your information RIGHT NOW! The Social Security Administration does not guess these changes. You can do this online, over the phone, or at a local office.
Otherwise, your money may be left in limbo or, worse, in the hands of someone else. In terms of fraud, more than 810,000 cases have been reported since 2023, so stay vigilant.
There are rumors that DOGE plans cuts to Social Security
The Republican Party, through the Republican Study Committee (RSC), proposed raising the full retirement age from 67 to 69 beginning in 2026 and gradually increasing until 2033. This measure would affect those who are 59 years old or younger, forcing them to work longer before retiring.
Benefit cuts are also being considered for those earning more than $80,652 per year, which could save $718 billion in spending over a decade, according to Elon Musk.
These reforms would also involve changes to the disability program and the elimination of fringe benefits such as spousal benefits.
Future retirees, particularly those in their 30s and 40s, would be hit the hardest, with annual benefit reductions of up to $3,500. According to the Center for American Progress, this would result in a 13% decrease in payments for future recipients.
Although those who have already received their payments will not be affected, these measures may increase the risk of poverty and make it difficult for retired couples to maintain an adequate standard of living, particularly in mixed-income households.