Social Security's May payment schedule is normal for most recipients. But Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will get two checks this month.

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.

In 2025, recipients of SSI might notice two payments in May, but this doesn't mean extra income. Learn how these adjustments work and why they don't equate to additional benefits.