If you started getting SSDI before May 1997, you'd usually receive your payment on the third day of every month. Note that this isn't always the case, like when the third day falls on a weekend or holiday. For 2025, this will happen in August, so you can expect to receive your payment during that month one to two days earlier.

Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Each year, approximately 2 million apply for SSDI, but around two-thirds are denied, because most applicants fail to prove that they’re disabled and can’t work. Here are some steps you can take that can help improve your odds.

In the United States, millions of people receive monthly benefits and financial assistance through Social Security (SSA). Due to the high volume of beneficiaries, payments are not