Will There Be a Third Social Security Check in May 2025? Here’s the Truth Behind the Headlines

Rumors are making the rounds online and on social media claiming that Social Security recipients could receive a third check in May 2025. With rising prices and the constant hope for extra support, it’s no surprise that people are eager to know if there’s any truth behind these claims.

So, is a third Social Security check actually coming this month? Here’s everything you need to know—who gets what, when, and why.

The Simple Answer: No, There Is No “Third” Social Security Check in May

Despite the viral headlines and confusion, there is no third Social Security check being issued in May 2025—at least not for most beneficiaries.

What’s actually happening this month is a quirk in the payment schedule that affects only one group of recipients: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) beneficiaries. And even then, it only looks like an extra check—but it’s not.

Why Are Some People Getting Two Checks in May?

Let’s clear up the confusion:

• SSI recipients received their regular monthly payment on May 1.

• Because June 1 falls on a Sunday, the June SSI payment is being issued early—on Friday, May 31.

So, yes, some people will receive two federal benefit payments in May—but the second check is not a bonus or stimulus. It’s simply the June SSI benefit arriving early because the SSA does not process payments on weekends.

This can make it feel like a “double payment” month, but it’s just a timing shift.

Who Does This Apply To?

This scheduling change only affects those receiving SSI—a program for:

• Low-income seniors (age 65+)

• Adults and children with disabilities

• Certain blind individuals with limited income and resources

If you receive only Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits, you will not get a second—or third—payment in May. You’ll continue to receive your single, regularly scheduled check based on your birth date.

What You Won’t Get in May 2025

• No third Social Security check

• No new stimulus payments

• No one-time federal bonuses

Any talk of a third payment, “extra check,” or special bonus for all recipients this month is misinformation. The Social Security Administration has not announced any additional payments or emergency funding for May.

Bottom Line

Unless you receive SSI, you can expect just one Social Security payment in May—nothing more. And even for SSI recipients, the two checks (May 1 and May 31) simply reflect May and June’s regular benefits, not extra money.

To keep track of your exact payment dates, log in to your My Social Security account or check your direct deposit history through your bank.