Some SSI Recipients to Receive Triple Social Security Payments in May

Some SSI Recipients to Receive Triple Social Security Payments in May

Oh, lucky day! Some fortunate Social Security recipients might just hit the government jackpot this May. Three whole Social Security checks in one month—because clearly, the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to spoil you rotten with these benefits.

For those special individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), get ready to be absolutely overwhelmed by bureaucratic generosity. You’ll receive not one, not two, but THREE payments. Try to contain your excitement about this unusual Social Security payment schedule.

Over 7.4 million people currently receive SSI benefits through Social Security. And just to keep things interesting, some recipients recently got notices saying they were “not receiving benefits.” Don’t worry—the SSA has graciously informed us these notices were sent in error. How reassuring for those checking their Social Security payment status.

Some beneficiaries have started receiving larger benefit checks thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act. Apparently, the government finally realized that perhaps they shouldn’t penalize people who worked in public service and are eligible for Social Security benefits. How revolutionary.

May Social Security Payment Schedule

Want to mark your calendar for these momentous occasions? The retirement benefit schedule for Social Security payments is available online—because the SSA is just that thoughtful.

• Wednesday, May 14: Birth dates between the 1st and 10th
• Wednesday, May 21: Birth dates between 11th and 20th
• Wednesday, May 28: Birth dates between 21st and 31st

If you’re an SSI recipient, prepare for the windfall of Social Security payments: one payment on Thursday, May 1, and another on Friday, May 30. But don’t get too comfortable—that May 30 payment is actually your June payment. Surprise! You won’t see another penny until July 1. How’s that for planning ahead with your government assistance?

SSI Payment Schedule for the Rest of 2025

Mark these Social Security payment dates in your calendar with gold stars:

• Thursday, May 1
• Friday, May 30
• Tuesday, July 1
• Friday, August 1
• Friday, August 29
• Wednesday, October 1
• Friday, October 31
• Monday, December 1
• Wednesday, December 31

Missing a Social Security payment? The SSA recommends first contacting your bank—because clearly, it’s never their fault. If your financial institution can’t explain the delay, you can always call the agency at the Social Security phone number 1-800-772-1213. Just prepare for hold music that will make you question your life choices while waiting to discuss your Social Security eligibility requirements or benefits.