If you’re wondering whether your Social Security check is arriving today (April 16), here’s the clear, no-fluff answer: yes, if your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month and you started receiving benefits after May 1997, your payment is scheduled for today, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
This applies to:
- Retirees
- People on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Survivors (like widows, widowers, or eligible dependents)
How Do I Know if I’m in Today’s Payment Group?
Social Security payments are staggered across the month, based on your birth date and when you first started receiving benefits. Here’s how April is structured:
|
If your birthday falls on |
Your payment date is |
|
1st–10th |
April 9 |
|
11th–20th |
April 16 |
|
21st–31st |
April 23 |
Note: These dates apply only if you began receiving Social Security after May 1997. If your benefits started before then, your check should’ve already arrived on April 3.
How Will I Get the Money?
- If you signed up for direct deposit, your payment will hit your bank account today.
- If you opted for a paper check, allow a few extra days for delivery by mail.
Didn’t Get Paid?
- Give it 3 business days before you worry.
- Still nothing after that? Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local SSA office.
What About SSI?
Today’s payments are for regular Social Security, retirement, SSDI, and survivors. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) goes out on the 1st of every month (unless it falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case you get it early).
Why Does Social Security Pay on Different Days?
To reduce processing overload, the Social Security Administration spreads payments throughout the month using a birthdate-based system. That means not everyone gets paid at once, but once you know your schedule, it’s consistent every month.
Quick Recap:
- Born between 11th–20th?
- Started receiving Social Security after May 1997?
- Your check is scheduled for April 16, 2025.
If you’re still unsure about your exact schedule, you can log in to your my Social Security account to double-check your payment calendar.
Stay on top of your money, and don’t forget, today’s payment might already be in your account.
