Los Angeles, CA – As June ushers in the warmth of summer, Social Security recipients may be in for a surprise when it comes to their payments this month. This change in payment schedules is not uncommon, especially following a month like May when certain recipients received an additional payment.
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) saw a double payment in May due to the Social Security Administration’s scheduling rules. Typically, SSI payments are disbursed on the first day of the month, but adjustments are made when that day falls on a weekend or holiday.
For those who received a payment on Friday, May 31, the next regular payment will arrive on July 1. However, this pattern will repeat later in the year, with September payments being issued on August 30 and no payment in September. Another double-payment month will occur in November, with December 1 falling on a Sunday.
Looking ahead to 2025, SSI recipients can expect further changes in payment dates due to holidays and weekends. The agency’s payment calendar outlines adjustments for January, February, and March to ensure beneficiaries receive their full benefits throughout the year.
While SSI recipients navigate these shifts, regular Social Security beneficiaries will also experience changes in June. Those who typically receive benefits on the third Wednesday of the month will instead receive them a day earlier in June due to the holiday of Juneteenth falling on that day.
Recent estimates suggest that Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 may be under 3%, marking a significant decrease from previous years. This adjustment will be officially announced in October and is based on inflation rates between July and September compared to the previous year.
As recipients prepare for potential changes in their Social Security payments, it is essential to stay informed about updates and announcements from the Social Security Administration to understand the impact on their financial well-being.