Social Security disability Insurance (SSDI) in the United States do not all get their payments on the same day of the month. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets a specific schedule based on when the benefit began and the beneficiary’s date of birth, which determines when the money reaches them.
This organized structure allows beneficiaries to be divided into different payment groups. Throughout each month, the dates vary, but the order remains constant: those who started receiving payments before May 1997 are usually the first to be paid, followed by those who started receiving benefits on or after that date, sorted by their birthdays.
During the month of May, the second group to receive payment is made up of those who will receive their deposit on Wednesday, May 14. This group includes many people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and meet the SSA’s eligibility requirements. In certain cases, this check can be as much as $4,000 or more, provided certain conditions are met.
Requirements for the May 14 disability payment
The payment issued on May 14 corresponds to the so-called group 2 of beneficiaries, which includes both retirees and people with disabilities who receive SSDI. The most important condition for being part of this group is to have started receiving the benefit after May 1997, which marks a clear division in the monthly payment schedule.
In addition, you must have been born between the 1st and 10th of the month, regardless of the month in which you were born. This combination of criteria defines the group of people who receive their deposit exactly in the second week of each month.
Mandatory requirements for collection on May 14:
- Have a Social Security benefit approved after May 1997
- Be born between the 1st and 10th of any month
If you meet these two conditions, your May deposit will be processed by the SSA and will arrive in your bank account on Wednesday, May 14. This rule applies to retirees, people with disabilities, and other groups eligible for the system, such as certain survivor beneficiaries.
For SSDI beneficiaries, the amount of the monthly check varies depending on several factors: the applicant’s work history, previous wages, and when they began receiving help. In some cases, especially if the person had a long career with high earnings, the monthly check may exceed $4,000, although this is still an exception among beneficiaries.
It is important to remember that Social Security payments are deposited automatically and no additional action is required each month. If the bank account is active and the information is up to date, the money arrives directly without delay. If a delay is detected, the SSA recommends waiting three business days before contacting customer service.
The Social Security calendar is designed to avoid overloading the system and distribute deposits in an orderly manner. This way, each group gets their money on a specific date, allowing millions of people to have timely access to their resources. For those who receive SSDI and meet the requirements, May 14 will be the key date to get their payment.
