Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive two payments in May. Here's why and the the payment schedule for the rest of the year.

Understanding your payment date is crucial for budgeting and managing day-to-day expenses, especially for retirees, people with disabilities, and others who rely on these benefits as a primary source of income. Here’s a detailed look at the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment schedule for May 2025.

The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in 13 days. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month,