Supplemental Security Income payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get two checks in May, but no check in June.

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.