The Social Security calendar in the United States has already made it clear that not all retirees receive their payments at the same time. While many beneficiaries already saw their money arrive in April, there is a group that will have to wait until May to get their next monthly check. And although it may seem like a long wait, this payment will arrive on time.
The date set for them is May 2, 2025, when the first payment of the month is sent out to those who are part of a very specific group. This division is based on historical criteria of the Social Security itself, and has nothing to do with the beneficiary’s birthday, as is the case in other situations.
Knowing which group you belong to is essential to avoid alarm if the money does not arrive in April. There is a logic behind each calendar, and in this case, the retirees of the so-called group 1 are the ones who must be patient. To have the clearest ideas, let’s see who exactly they are and what they should bear in mind for their next payment.
Who will get the Social Security check on May 2, 2025
The check for May 2, 2025 corresponds to beneficiaries in group 1, that is, those retirees who started receiving Social Security before May 1997. This group always collects in the first working days of the month, while the other retirees do so on Wednesdays, depending on their date of birth.
This group does not need to meet any other additional requirements, as the determining criterion is the date their retirement began. If payments began before May 1997, then the next monthly Social Security payment will arrive on that date: Thursday, May 2.
The amount of the check will depend on the number of years of contributions, employment history and retirement age. In 2025, the maximum for this type of benefit can reach $4,018 per month in the case of Disability, although most beneficiaries get a lower amount. Retirement pensioners can get up to $5,108.
Extra Social Security payment on May 1st
Although the main payment for Group 1 retirees will arrive on May 2, it is important to remember that a day earlier, on May 1, 2025, the check for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be issued. This benefit is intended for elderly or disabled people with very low incomes.
SSI is always paid on the first day of the month, unless it falls on a weekend or holiday. In that case, it is sent in advance. But in May 2025, the calendar will not be altered and the money will be sent on Wednesday, May 1.
It should be noted that there are people who get both payments, that is, Social Security for retirement and SSI. In those cases, they will get two checks on consecutive days: the first for the supplementary income and the second for their monthly benefit.
