The Social Security Administration (SSA) has shared the latest schedule for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments for May and June 2025. Many people rely on these monthly payments, so knowing when to expect them is important.
May 2025 SSDI Payment Dates
So far, two SSDI payments have already been made in May:
May 2 – This payment was for people who usually get their SSDI on the 3rd of the month, but since May 3rd is a Saturday, the payment was sent early on May 2nd. This applies to people who started receiving SSDI before May 1997, or those who receive both SSI and SSDI.
May 14 – This was the regular second Wednesday payment for those whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Remaining SSDI Payments in May 2025
Two more payments are still pending for May:
- May 21 – For people born between the 11th and 20th.
- May 28 – For people born between the 21st and 31st.
These payments always fall on specific Wednesdays, depending on your date of birth.
June 2025 SSDI Payment Dates
SSDI checks in June 2025 are planned for:
- June 3 – For people who started receiving SSDI before May 1997 or get SSI and SSDI together.
- June 11 – For those with birthdays between 1st and 10th.
- June 18 – For those with birthdays between 11th and 20th.
- June 25 – For those with birthdays between 21st and 31st.
This system makes it easier for the SSA to manage payments smoothly each month.
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SSDI Maximum Benefit in 2025
The maximum SSDI payment in 2025 is $4,018 per month. To qualify for this high amount, you must have worked for at least 35 years, earned a high income consistently, and paid into Social Security every year up to the taxable limit.
Even though your age doesn’t affect your SSDI amount, when you reach your full retirement age (66 or 67, depending on your birth year), your SSDI benefits are automatically changed into regular retirement benefits. The amount stays the same, but it becomes permanent for life.
Can You Work While Getting SSDI?
Yes, you can work while receiving SSDI, but there are income limits.
In 2025, you can earn:
- $1,620 per month if you’re not blind
- $2,700 per month if you’re blind
If you earn more than this, the SSA might think you are capable of “substantial gainful activity (SGA),” and your benefits could stop.
There’s also a helpful program called Ticket to Work, which helps people with disabilities find jobs, get training, and slowly become financially independent. The goal is to help people return to work safely and legally without immediately losing their SSDI benefits.