The Social Security Administration (SSA) has already confirmed that the third group of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries will be delivered without any delay, since the money (for now) is guaranteed and Elon Musk’s DOGE has not announced any cuts to SSA funds and financing.
If your birthday falls after the 20th of any month, you will likely receive your SSDI payment next week, March 26, 2025. And there’s more: the maximum amount this year rose to $4,018 per month, thanks to a 2.5% cost of living adjustment. The reason? Help offset the effects of inflation that cause an increase in the price of goods and services throughout the United States.
How do SSDI payment dates work?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) organizes payments according to your date of birth to better distribute the work. If you were born between the 21st and 31st of the month, the money will arrive on the fourth Wednesday of each month. In March 2025, that date is the 26th. If you have direct deposit, the money will appear in your account without problems.
Two other groups have already received their money corresponding to the March 2025 benefits: the first group is that of beneficiaries with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of any month, and their payment date was March 12. The second group is made up of people with birthdays from the 11th to the 20th of any month, and their payment date was Wednesday, March 19.
Everything you need to know about SSDI payments in 2025
The 2.5% increase is not just for those receiving the maximum. All beneficiaries will see an adjustment to their checks. For example, if in 2024 you received around $1,537, but this year you could claim $1,576. This is just an example number, because the maximum amount you will receive depends entirely on the conditions under which you paid your Social Security taxes, and other conditions such as the age at which you retired, among other facts.
A curious fact: in 2023, Alaska had a payment error rate of 60%, while South Dakota only 3%. That’s why the SSA insists on reviewing your documents carefully. If something goes wrong, you could lose benefits or face delays.
If you don’t wanna lose your money, update your data NOW! The SSA does not guess these changes. You can do this online, by phone, or at a local office. If not, your money could end up in limbo or, worse, in someone else’s hands. And speaking of fraud, more than 810,000 cases have been reported since 2023, so stay alert.
There are rumors that DOGE plans cuts to Social Security
The Republican Party, through the Republican Study Committee (RSC), proposed increasing the full retirement age from 67 to 69, beginning in 2026 and gradually extending through 2033. This measure would affect those currently 59 years old or younger, forcing them to work more years before retiring. Additionally, cuts to benefits are being considered for those earning more than $80,652 annually, which could reduce $718 billion in spending over a decade, according to Elon Musk.
These reforms would also include changes to the disability program and the elimination of fringe benefits, such as spousal benefits.
Future retirees, especially those in their 30s and 40s, would be hardest hit, facing reductions of up to $3,500 annually in their benefits. According to the Center for American Progress, this would represent a 13% decrease in payments for the next recipients.
Although those already receiving their payments would not be impacted, these measures could increase the risk of poverty and make it difficult for retired couples to maintain an adequate standard of living, especially in mixed-income households.
