Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get two deposits in May 2025: one on May 1 and another on May 30.
Since June 1st is a Sunday and not a business day, this advance is made because the June payment is due on the final Friday of May.
For 2025, the highest monthly benefits are $1,450 for couples and $967 for singles.
Individuals who receive both payments in May may end up with up to $2,900 or $1,934 in total. These sums, however, represent the standard deposit for May plus the advance payment for June rather than a “triple payment.”
Who is eligible for SSI benefits, and what is SSI?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees the administration of the federal program known as SSI. Adults over 65, those with blindness or disabilities, and those with low incomes and resources are its target audience. Its goal is to provide for necessities including housing, food, and healthcare.
Applicants must have $1,000 in resources for individuals and $2,000 for couples in order to be eligible. The primary residence, a vehicle, and necessary possessions are not included.
The federal monthly limit cannot be exceeded by income, including additional benefits like pensions. Despite the $967 maximum individual payment, the precise amount fluctuates based on certain conditions.
For instance, only the first $85 of earned income is excluded if the beneficiary is employed. For every dollar that is spent, SSI is deducted by $0.50.
Benefits for those who get non-monetary assistance, such free housing, are reduced by up to $342.33. Furthermore, for every $1 obtained in unearned income (such as family aid or private pensions), SSI is reduced by $1.
Every year, the cost of living adjustment (COLA) is used to alter SSI levels. This rise was 2.5% in 2025, making the 2024 individual maximum of $943 $967. The rise was from $1,415 to $1,450 for couples.
This approach aims to preserve the beneficiaries’ purchasing power and account for inflation.
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Based on statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the COLA is computed using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W).
Why is the concept of “double payments” unclear?
The two May deposits are interpreted by some beneficiaries as a “extra benefit.” To prevent delays, the June 1 payment is made on May 30. This is a calendar modification, though.
The SSA always advances the deposit in months where the first day falls on a weekend or holiday. There are no “extra” payments; instead, each recipient or couple receives a total of 12 installments annually, with advance payments interspersed with months without payment.
