In April 2025, some Americans who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will get a new monthly check. However, not everyone will receive their payment on the same day. The SSA has a clear schedule for when benefits are sent, depending on your birthday and when your benefit was approved.
If you’re part of the group scheduled for April 16, you could receive your payment within 24 hours, especially if you’re using Direct Deposit. Let’s see who qualifies for this payment and how much you could get.
When Will the April 16 Disability Payment Be Sent?
The SSA follows a strict monthly calendar with four payment dates each month. In April 2025, these payment dates include:
- April 9 (for Group 2)
- April 16 (for Group 3)
- April 23 (for Group 4)
- April 3 (for pre-May 1997 beneficiaries)
So, if you’re in Group 3, your disability retirement check will be sent on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Who Is in Group 3 for Disability Payments?
To be part of Group 3, you must meet both of these conditions:
- Your Social Security benefit was approved after May 1997
- Your birthday is between the 11th and 20th of any month
If this applies to you, then you’ll receive your check on April 16. There is no need to apply again—payments are made automatically by the SSA to those who are eligible.
How Will You Receive the Payment?
The way you receive your Social Security check depends on the payment method you have selected:
- Direct Deposit: Your payment will appear immediately in your bank account
- Paper Check or Other Methods: It may take a few days longer to arrive
The SSA recommends Direct Deposit because it’s faster, safer, and more reliable.
How Much Will You Receive in April?
In April 2025, the maximum disability benefit from Social Security can be up to $4,018 per month. But this high amount is rare and only available to people who had high lifetime earnings and paid maximum Social Security taxes.
Most disability recipients will receive a lower amount, which is based on:
- Your work history
- The age at which you started receiving disability
- How much you contributed to Social Security over the years
Keep in mind that your payment amount doesn’t change from month to month unless there’s a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or other policy update.
Do Old-Age and Disability Payments Arrive on the Same Day?
Yes. The type of Social Security benefit—whether it’s retirement or disability—does not affect the payment date. What matters is your group, which is determined by your birthdate and benefit approval date.
So, if you’re in Group 3 and receive disability benefits, your payment will arrive on the same day as someone in Group 3 who receives old-age retirement benefits.
If you’re receiving Social Security disability benefits and you’re in Group 3, your payment will be sent on April 16, 2025. Make sure you’ve signed up for Direct Deposit to receive your check quickly and without delays. Remember, your payment amount stays the same each month unless officially updated by the SSA. Knowing your payment date helps you manage your money better and plan your household expenses.
