June 2025 SSI Payment Of $967- Schedule, Eligibility & Key Updates

In June 2025, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment is $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples—reflecting a 2.5% Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) for this year.

Nearly 7.4 million Americans rely on SSI, including elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals .Let’s dive into what you need to know for your June payment.

SSI Payment Details & Schedule

Item	Detail
June 2025 SSI Amount	$967 monthly maximum (individual), $1,450 (couple)
COLA Increase	2.5% adjustment, raising individual benefit from $943 to $967
Payment Date	May 30, 2025 (since June 1 falls on Sunday)
Next Deposit	July 1, 2025, the next scheduled monthly SSI deposit

Why You Received Two Payments in May

The June SSI payment was issued early on Friday, May 30, because June 1 was a Sunday. As a result, SSI beneficiaries got two payments in May and none in June .

Benefit Breakdown & Influencing Factors

Max monthly amounts: $967 for individuals, $1,450 for couples
Actual payment can be lower based on:
- Other income (work, Social Security, pensions)
- Living arrangements—free room/shelter may reduce payments
Resource limits: $2,000 individual, $3,000 couple in countable assets

SSA June Payment Schedule Overview

Social Security vs. SSI timing:

SSI beneficiaries: May 30, 2025
Pre‑May 1997 SSI/Social Security—or overseas recipients: June 5
Retirement/disability (post‑May 1997):
- Birthdays 1–10 → June 11
- Birthdays 11–20 → June 18
- Birthdays 21–31 → June 25

Process Delays & Updates

The Social Security Fairness Act, effective January 2025, repealed WEP/GPO provisions, triggering 3.2 million new cases.

This has created a backlog of ~900,000 complex cases, which SSA is prioritizing—meaning routine tasks (address updates, direct deposit changes) and some benefit disbursements could face delays.

Top Tips & Planning

Track pagination: Check “My Social Security” for payment status and updates.
Use direct deposit: Most beneficiaries receive funds electronically—over 99% use direct deposit .
Allow 3 business days before reporting a missing payment.
Update personal info promptly to avoid delays.

The June 2025 SSI payment of $967 (individual) or $1,450 (couple) marks a 2.5% COLA increase. Due to June 1 falling on a Sunday, beneficiaries received the payment on May 30, with the next deposit scheduled for July 1.

While the SSA addresses a case backlog under the Fairness Act, most beneficiaries using direct deposit should see funds on time. Stay proactive: update your account, monitor payments via SSA’s online tools, and plan for any potential delays.

FAQs

Why did I get two SSI payments in May 2025?

Because June 1 was a Sunday, the June SSI payment was issued early on May 30, resulting in two deposits in May.

How much SSI will I get in June?

The maximum is $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples—but the amount may vary based on other income, assets, and living situations.

What if my payment doesn’t arrive on time?

Wait three business days, then check your My Social Security account. If there’s no update, contact SSA.