The Social Security Disability Insurance will start as early as November 1. The Agency has rescheduled the SSDI payments for November 3 because it is Sunday.
Sunday cannot be a payday because SSA offices and financial institutions are not open. Sending the Disability Insurance checks on the first is the way to sort out this issue.
SSDI and SSI will share the payment date in early November
Since Supplemental Security Income payments are generally due on November 1 and SSDI will be sent on the same day, both beneficiaries will share this payment date.
What is more, this is great news for those citizens who are running out of money and qualify for Supplemental Security Income and for Social Security Disability Insurance.
Not having to wait until November 3 means getting your money 48 hours in advance. So, you can plan your monthly budget and get the money from the very first day in November. Average payments for SSDI are expected to be about $1,539, and up to $3,822. The COLA increase will not be sent until January 2025.
SSDI requirements in 2025
So far, the requirements to get Social Security Disability Insurance have not changed. So, you will still need to:
- have a qualifying disability or be blind
- this disability must meet Social Security’s strict definition
- workers with a qualifying disability must have earned enough work credits
- the necessary credits to get Social Security is usually 40, ten years of work, but younger workers may need fewer credits
- filing for Social Security Disability Insurance is mandatory
- your disability must affect you severely and it prevents you from working for over a year
Do not forget that when you apply for SSDI, your family (spouse and children) may qualify for benefits on your record. Family benefits can be of great help to bring additional money to your monthly budget. SSI is another disability benefit you must explore if you have a low income a no resources.