This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is once again rolling out a new wave of monthly payments, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These payments are a vital financial resource for millions of Americans, and the amounts can reach up to $5,108 per person depending on eligibility and retirement age.
If you’re expecting a Social Security check in April 2025—or you’re not sure if you’re eligible—this guide will help you understand who gets paid, how much they can receive, and what to do if your money hasn’t arrived.
Let’s break it all down for you.
Who Gets Paid This Week?
The SSA follows a fixed payment calendar based on your date of birth and the type of benefit you receive. For this week, the payment goes to beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of any month. This group receives their checks on the second Wednesday of each month, which falls on April 17, 2025.
Here’s a quick breakdown of this month’s SSA payment schedule:
- April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) – SSI recipients
- April 9, 2025 – Retirees born between the 1st and 10th
- April 17, 2025 – Retirees born between the 11th and 20th (this week’s group)
- April 23, 2025 – Retirees born between the 21st and 31st
If you’ve been receiving Social Security payments for some time and your birthday falls within the 11th–20th date range, your deposit should arrive this week—assuming you’re enrolled in Direct Deposit.
How Much Can You Receive This Month?
The monthly benefit amount depends on when you started retirement and your lifetime earnings. Here are the maximum monthly Social Security payments in 2025:
- Retired at age 62: Up to $2,831
- Retired at age 67 (Full Retirement Age): Up to $4,018
- Retired at age 70: Up to $5,108
These are the highest possible amounts, usually for those who earned the maximum taxable income during their careers and delayed retirement until 70.
For SSI recipients, the 2025 maximum benefit is:
- $967 per individual
- $1,450 per couple
(Actual amounts may vary based on income and living arrangements)
What If Your Payment Doesn’t Arrive?
If your check doesn’t show up on time, the SSA asks that you wait at least three business days before calling. This is to account for bank processing times, weekends, or mail delivery delays (if you’re not using direct deposit).
Here’s what you can do if your payment is missing:
- Wait 3 business days after the scheduled payment date
- Check your bank or account details
- Contact SSA only if the money hasn’t arrived after that window
- For faster future payments, sign up for Direct Deposit via the SSA website
What’s New This Month?
There’s one important change beginning Monday, April 14, 2025:
After facing criticism for making certain services unavailable by phone, the SSA has reversed course. Now, phone-based services are once again available, but with stricter identity verification measures in place.
This means you can once again complete most of your Social Security procedures over the phone—such as updating information or reporting issues—with added steps to protect your personal data.
Interim Commissioner Leland Dudek said the change was made to increase access while improving security, especially for seniors and people with disabilities who may find online access challenging.
If you’re expecting your April 2025 Social Security payment, check your birthday and benefit type to see if this week is your turn. For many retirees born between the 11th and 20th, April 17 is payday, with checks up to $5,108 going out.
And remember, if you don’t receive your payment right away, don’t panic—just follow SSA’s three-day rule and check your information.
Also, phone services are now back, making it easier to get help and manage your benefits, especially if you don’t have internet access. Just be ready to go through a more secure verification process when calling.
