For many Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients in the United States, April’s payment is just around the corner. But before you expect your check, it’s crucial to know that the exact payment date varies depending on the group you belong to.
Whether you receive your Disability check on April 16 or later in the month depends on your eligibility and the group you fall into. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you get your payment on time.
How to Receive the Next Disability Payment?
The Social Security Disability payment schedule is structured based on the group to which you belong, and payments are distributed at different times depending on that. While every beneficiary receives their check every month, the exact date can vary.
The April payment schedule has different days assigned to various groups of beneficiaries. It’s important to know which group you belong to so you can mark your calendar and plan accordingly.
Which Disability Beneficiaries Will Not Receive Their April 16 Check?
The following groups will not receive their Social Security Disability payment on April 16:
- Group 1: Retirees who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
- Group 2: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 and have a birthday between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- Group 4: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 and have a birthday between the 21st and 31st of any month.
How to Know Which Group You Belong To?
Disability recipients are split into two broad categories:
- Retirees who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
- Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997.
For the second group, there are three sub-groups based on the beneficiary’s birthday:
- Group 1: Retirees who started receiving benefits before May 1997.
- Group 2: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- Group 3: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month.
- Group 4: Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997 with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month.
When Will the April 2025 Payment Arrive for Each Group?
The April Social Security Disability payment schedule depends on when your birthday falls. Based on the group you belong to, here’s when you can expect to receive your payment:
- Group 1 (Retirees before May 1997): Your check will arrive according to the standard schedule for Social Security retirees.
- Group 2 (Retirees after May 1997, birthdays between the 1st and 10th): Your payment will be issued earlier in the month, often between the 1st and 10th.
- Group 3 (Retirees after May 1997, birthdays between the 11th and 20th): You will receive your payment on April 16, which is the standard date for this group.
- Group 4 (Retirees after May 1997, birthdays between the 21st and 31st): Your payment will arrive later in the month, typically between the 21st and 28th of April.
Why Is This Information Important?
The exact payment date for your Social Security Disability check is determined by your birth date and when you first started receiving benefits. Understanding which group you belong to helps you better plan and manage your finances, especially for those who rely entirely on these monthly payments. If you’re eligible for both Social Security retirement and Disability benefits, you can receive two checks each month, which is a significant support for many families.
Knowing your Social Security Disability payment date is crucial for managing your monthly budget, particularly for those who rely on this income as their sole source of support.
The April 16, 2025 payment will be issued to individuals whose birth date falls between the 11th and 20th of the month, with other groups receiving their checks on different days. If you haven’t yet signed up for Direct Deposit, consider doing so to receive your payment more quickly and securely.
