Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients received two payments in May 2025 due to a scheduling adjustment by the Social Security Administration (SSA). As a result, there will be no SSI payment issued during June 2025.
Why Was the June Payment Issued Early?
Since June 1, 2025, falls on a Sunday, and the SSA does not process payments on weekends or federal holidays, the June benefit was paid early on Friday, May 30, 2025. This is a standard administrative practice to avoid delays.
Although it appears that May had an extra payment, the second May disbursement is actually the regular June benefit paid in advance. The next SSI payment after that will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Upcoming Payment Adjustments Later in 2025
Similar payment shifts will happen in other months due to weekends or holidays:
- September 2025 payment will be made early on Friday, August 29.
- November 2025 payment will be advanced to Friday, October 31.
No additional payments are granted; beneficiaries still receive 12 payments annually.
Updated SSI Eligibility Requirements for 2025
Who Qualifies for SSI?
Applicants must meet specific demographic, income, and resource limits set by the SSA:
- Be age 65 or older, or
- Have a qualifying disability expected to last at least one year or result in death, or
- Be legally blind.
Income Limits
Monthly earned income must remain below certain limits. For individuals, the cap is $2,019 per month (varies by household and circumstance). Total countable income, including disability or unemployment benefits and pensions, is considered, with some exclusions.
Resource Limits
- Individuals: Assets must not exceed $2,000.
- Couples: Asset limit is $3,000.
- Parents applying for a child: Limit remains $2,000.
Certain resources, like the primary residence and one vehicle used for transportation, are generally excluded.
Residency and Citizenship
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or “qualified immigrants” (e.g., legal permanent residents). Residency must be within the 50 states, D.C., or Northern Mariana Islands. Extended absences from the U.S. can affect eligibility.
Maximum SSI Benefit Amounts for 2025
- Individual: Up to $967 per month
- Couple: Up to $1,450 per month (when both spouses qualify)
- Essential Person: Up to $484 per month for someone providing vital support to an SSI beneficiary, helping them live independently rather than in an institution.
Some states may add supplemental payments above these federal amounts.
SSI payment timing adjustments in 2025 mean beneficiaries will receive 12 payments per year, though some months will have early payments with no separate payment the following month.
Eligibility for SSI remains strict, based on age, disability, income, resources, and residency. Understanding these changes helps beneficiaries plan their finances effectively.