SSDI beneficiaries are receiving a $1,860 average payment, providing essential support for living expenses
Eligibility for SSDI requires a medical disability and prior work history, having paid into the Social Security system
Group 1 beneficiaries—those receiving benefits since before May 1997—will get their payment on May 2, 2025.
Payments vary depending on work history, with some individuals receiving up to $4,018 monthly in 2025.
Those without Direct Deposit may receive paper checks slightly later, even if in Group 1
May 2025’s payment schedule is based on birth dates and benefit start dates
Payment dates for May 2025: May 7 (birthdays 1–10), May 14 (11–20), May 21 (21–31)