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In June, millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will not receive their usual monthly payment — a jarring development for many, though not an unprecedented one.
The reason is rooted not in policy or politics, but in the calendar.
According to the Social Security Administration, SSI payments are scheduled for the first of each month. However, when that date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are advanced to the nearest preceding business day.
Because June 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the June payment was deposited early — on Friday, May 30.
For beneficiaries, that means no payment will arrive during the month of June. But officials stress that this does not represent a reduction in benefits.
“There is no disruption in SSI benefits,” an SSA spokesperson said in a statement. “Recipients received their full June payment on May 30. No action is required.”
A Routine Adjustment, But a Budgeting Challenge
This type of scheduling adjustment happens several times each year and does not alter the total amount disbursed annually to SSI recipients. Yet the gap between the May 30 payment and the next scheduled one on July 1 may feel particularly long for households with tight budgets.
“This is always tough for fixed-income seniors,” said Sheila Harwood, a policy analyst with the Center on Social Security Policy. “When you’re stretching every dollar, getting your check early means you have to be especially careful not to run short later in the month.”
An Annual Increase, But Persistent Pressures
This year’s SSI payments reflect a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), announced by the SSA last fall. While the adjustment is intended to offset inflation, many advocates argue that rising costs — particularly for housing, food, and medication — continue to outpace the official increase.
“We’re seeing more seniors relying on food banks, more delays in paying utility bills,” Harwood added. “Even with the COLA, the safety net feels thinner.”
A Target for Scams
The unusual payment schedule has also prompted a fresh round of scam warnings from federal officials. The SSA has cautioned recipients to be alert to fraudulent messages claiming there was a problem with their June payment.
Beneficiaries are advised to avoid sharing personal information by phone or text and to verify all payment activity directly through the My Social Security portal at ssa.gov.
What Happens Next?
While June will pass without an SSI deposit, regular payments will resume on Monday, July 1.
Other Social Security programs — including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits — are unaffected by the scheduling quirk and will continue to follow their standard staggered distribution dates throughout June.
Key Dates for Social Security in June 2025:
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May 30 – SSI payment for June issued early
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June 3 – Payments for those who began receiving Social Security before May 1997
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June 11, 18, 25 – Payments for other beneficiaries, based on birthdate
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July 1 – Regular SSI schedule resumes
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