May’s second Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 27 days.

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see new payments issued throughout May 2025. For some, this month could bring an unusual financial boost—up to three separate deposits—thanks to how the calendar falls.

Here's what the Social Security payment schedule looks like. Social Security payments are deposited based on the time of month a person was born.