With over 7 million SSI recipients and 70 million Social Security beneficiaries, understanding when your June Social Security check arrives ensures financial stability. The HR Digest outlines the key payment dates, including Social Security June 3 and Group 2 payment June, and highlights updates from the Social Security Fairness Act June.
SSI provides essential support for adults and children with disabilities, those aged 65 or older, and individuals with limited income. Unlike regular Social Security payments, which vary based on birth dates, SSI payments typically arrive on the first of each month. However, when the first falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are issued on the preceding weekday. In June 2025, this adjustment significantly impacts the schedule.
June 2025 Payment Dates: What to Expect
The June SSI payment schedule has a unique twist. Since June 1, 2025, falls on a Sunday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue June SSI payments early on Friday, May 30, 2025. This means SSI recipients will not receive a payment in June but will have received two payments in May: one on May 1 and the advance June payment on May 30. This quirk requires careful budgeting to ensure funds last through June.
For regular Social Security 2025 checks, payments follow a staggered schedule based on your birth date or benefit start date:
June 3: Beneficiaries who started receiving benefits before May 1997 or those receiving both SSI and Social Security.
June 11: Group 2 payment June for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
June 18: Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th.
June 25: Beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st.
Direct deposit payment dates ensure funds are available on these exact days, reducing delays compared to mailed checks. Over 99% of SSA payments are now electronic, offering reliability and convenience.
Social Security Fairness Act June Updates
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law in January 2025, has transformed benefits for over 3 million recipients. By eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), the act ensures fairer payments for public sector retirees, such as teachers and firefighters. As of June 2025, the SSA has processed over 2.5 million retroactive payments, with average lump sums of $6,710. Monthly increases include $360 for WEP-affected recipients and up to $1,190 for surviving spouses. These adjustments are automatic, but complex cases may extend processing until November 2025.
Average Payment Amounts in June 2025
The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5% has boosted average payments. Individual Social Security checks average $1,976, with some reaching $2,831 or $3,033 based on earnings history. SSI maximums are $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples, though actual amounts vary due to income and living arrangements.
To avoid disruptions, ensure your SSA account details are updated via a “my Social Security” account. Set up direct deposit for timely payments and monitor your bank account on scheduled dates. If payments are delayed, contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 after three business days.
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