A COVID-19 Update from Our Commissioner
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: February 21, 2023
I want you to hear directly from me how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay benefits. Be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments but that is not true. Don’t be fooled.
To protect you and help stop the spread of this coronavirus, we cannot accept visitors in our offices at this time. There are several other ways you can get help. Many services are available online. If you have a critical need that you cannot address online, we can help you over the phone.
Please visit our website to find out what services we are continuing and which ones we are suspending, how to contact us, and important information about deadlines we are extending to ease the burden on you and medical providers during this pandemic.
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Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Commissioner of Social Security Administration (June 17, 2019 - July 9, 2021)
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Tammi H.
Here is a quote concerning those of us that do not file taxes/have no federal tax liability:
‘Cash payments of up to $1,200 would go to individuals, with up to $2,400 for couples. The sum would increase by $500 for every child. The check totals would start to phase out above $75,000 in adjusted gross income based on 2018 tax returns. People with no federal tax liability would get only $600.’
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/19/coronavirus-updates-senate-republicans-to-release-relief-bill.html?recirc=taboolainternal
Tammi
If the Democrats agree. Mitch McConnell has said what is written above is all ready to go as soon as they do.
Elida
Some people just thier earn income tax return took a vacatinn in the middle of al this. will get paid fpr not being able to work now will receive astimulus check so they can spend to help the economy?iwll be 80 next month raise my 7 children no aid at all from the goverment.have had cancer 2 times on med for dibetis. heart problems neruopathy. You name it triying to buy arundown 1000 rv to live in cause i pay halth ins and left wit 800 pay storage 300 cause canot afford any thing i would love to get some of that money too
Jennifer f.
I been trying to get help. I haven’t worked since 08. I was nursing assistant. I got hurt on job. I have attorney. I had 3 back surgeries . Last one was August 26 2019. I am in constant in pain . I have take pain medication. My case got remanded back to judge that was 2017. Still having heard anything from social security. I have alot health issues. I live in one room with my kid. We share the space . Two beds in one room. Only get child support. And food stamps. there are days I am in bed because swelling of legs and feet. It’s so painful I can’t walk that far. I feel like I don’t exist. My case is saying on desk with all others . Meantime my kid is having meltdown. Not lot money strength. I living on 125.43 every 2 weeks. My kid is doing good in high school. Got all A’s on report card. 3 report card with all A’s. Honor roll for 3 time. I am proud of my kid. We need help.
Steven D.
Similar position that I am in. Been in limbo by social security since 2015 but at least my kids are adults now but having a stroke and having to play games with the system really is rough after working and paying my taxes for 25 plus years. I am on 9 different meds that the only way now I can get them is through medicaid. guess we will see what happens. Good Luck
Me
I miss my aunt.
I hate that we get nothing.
Joe W.
ALL Legal adults should get a check. We All paid SS, and still pay many state, local, ^ fed taxes other than payroll. – All legal adults should qualify, citizen or not. This is an emergency and all must unite in love and cooperation.
Just M.
Exactly… I get SSI but I’m struggling to pay property taxes! Wish they counted.
Dwayne R.
I am on social security, and I just received my social security check in 2017. That was my last time working a job trying to load a crate holding 6 boxes at a time stacking them on the crate. After hours, after hours, after hours of doing it. My whole body shut down on me. I went to the doctor to get my back checked out. Turned out I was born with a birth defect I never knew about at that time after learning I was in pain for so many years. Thanks God he always on time. My doctor laid me off work for months. Next thing i knew. I was called to the social security office to go back to the doctor for a check up again. Especially I have a hearing problem along with a speech impediment, and can’t stand long period of time. I was diagnosed with back problem that would cause my spine to die and eat up my brain, then I can die from it. I wish I could go back to work, but doing so much movement would cause me to lose my balance due to my lower back being frail. I pray everyday for proper healing through the grace of God. Don’t judge other what they can do or can’t do. I can’t do nothing no more. Child support taking out my check, plus along with overpayments of 77.50 coming out my check every month, and I have rent of 895 dollars to pay in 2 years. Ppl are so greedy especially my babymama who is a school teacher still taking my. 150.00 out my check every month. Even those my son 15 now. I’ve been paying child support for 13 years now. Don’t complain, just leave everything in God hands. Social security so cheap we’re living off 760 a month but I’m living off 538 a month now. Not enough to afford my rent in recent years. I don’t work at all.
LINDA
That was well said.
no b.
Robot Linda,
Shut the fuck up.
Was that too, “well said”? Jesus almighty.
LINDA G.
That was well said.
Mwalker
No sense in calling the office if you can’t get things done online. Recently tried to call and was on hold an hour before the system disconnected me. Tried multiple times with no success.
Twon P.
We the people on SSI are we gonna get checks like everybody else we only get $780 a month that’s it. It’s really hard with only one income
Concerned C.
Only taxpayers are getting the checks. I have not worked in a little over a year due to illness. I have no income. Having to stay with father due to the fact I lost my apartment. But no $1000 check for me ” the poor “. TRUMP YOU SUCK!
LINDA G.
That was well said.
cynthia
If you worked in 2018 you should get a check. the Dems suck, who have tried to load the bill with stupid shit like tax breaks for solar panels and funding for abortions. what does that have to do with the virus. Dems voted NO 3 times holding the American Public hostage for days, Remember that in November. Trump 2020