Thu May 01 10:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Millions of Americans to Receive Extra Social Security Checks in May

**Washington, D.C.** – Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see extra money in their accounts this May due to a quirk in the payment schedule. Approximately 7.4 million recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a program for low-income seniors and disabled individuals, will receive both their May and June payments in May. This means that roughly one-third of SSI recipients, who also receive traditional Social Security benefits, will receive three payments this month.

The June SSI payment is issued early (May 30th) to account for the June 1st weekend. Consequently, SSI recipients will not receive a payment in June. This scheduling anomaly also affects August and October, with double payments in those months and no payment in September and November respectively.

Traditional Social Security payments for retirees and the elderly follow a different schedule, distributed on Wednesdays based on birthdate. However, those who receive both SSI and traditional Social Security will receive a combined three payments during May.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) website offers detailed information on payment schedules for both SSI and traditional Social Security benefits. The SSA emphasizes that SSI is for those with limited income and resources, aged 65 or older, blind, or possessing a qualifying disability; children with qualifying disabilities are also eligible. Adults earning over $2,019 monthly typically do not qualify.

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