Commissioner of Social Security Shares Update about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: February 21, 2023
“I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration.
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 to generate $1,200 economic impact payments to Social Security beneficiaries who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019.
Treasury, not Social Security, will make automatic payments to Social Security beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will receive these payments by direct deposit or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their Social Security benefits.
For updates from the IRS, visit their web page.
Note for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients:
We are working closely with Treasury to address outstanding questions about our SSI recipients in an attempt to make the issuance of economic impact payments as quick and efficient as possible. We realize people are concerned, and the IRS will provide additional information on their web page when available. Please note that we will not consider economic impact payments as income for SSI recipients, and the payments are excluded from resources for 12 months.”
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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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Allan r.
I am on ss and have direct deposit for six years, but have not received a check
Why
melissa h.
I’m a qualifying recipient on ssdi with direct deposit. Still have not gotten my stimulus payment. There is NO useful info anywhere at all. I have been told to “do nothing C this entire time now I worry that I will have to wait for a check and I have moved several times and have no idea what address it may go to IF it goes in the mail! Was under the impression it would get deposited by may 13th in the same acct I get my ssdi. That did not happen. The get my payment tool also useless .Tried to go ahead and use the non filers tool to enter info-the “submit” icon on the last page was off screen and it froze then kicked me off. Anyone please? A date an address something?
Ann C.
Hi, Melissa. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is part of the U.S. Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. We hope this helps.
William H.
Been on Social security for 10 years I’m married had the same bank account for 10 years.this is May 22nd I got direct deposit so where’s our 2400 dollars at.we really need that money right now
judd
Why can’t ssi people who live with there kids because it is too hard to live on your own just getting ssi and she claims me on there taxes so why should I not get a check,
Angie s.
I recieve monthly benefits from SSI and I havent recieved the first payment of 1,200.00 by mail nor my direct express. And doesnt look like I will. It was accepted apirl 11th 2020.
Paul J.
Several days prior to the date of 13th of May my mother made a check to see the status of my stimulus check of $1,200 she recited four numbers off of a unknown bank account that doesn’t match any information I have and my previous address from over a year ago as where my money was going to be and how to contact me I have tried several times to make sure that that file is updated I am unable to use the tool to check the status I am just in limbo please help
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Ann C.
Hi, Paul. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!
Michael M.
Thanks Vonda but the IRS hotline is nothing more than a computer generated voice message system. I thought I would be able to get an update or speak to someone live. I learned nothing I didn’t already know.
There anything else you can do?
Michael
Frustrated Guy
N Las Vegas
Michael M.
Thank you Vonda, but I thought when you gave me a phone number to call
1-800 919-9835 I got excited. I soon realized it was nothing but a computer generated voice message system. I thought I would be speaking to someone live. I learned nothing I didn’t already know from previous readings
(frequently asked questions etc.).
Michael
Frustrated Guy
N Las Vegas
Cyndy N.
I would like to know why I never received my stimulus check
Ann C.
Hi, Cyndy. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!
Angie S.
I have called an called I recieve SSI and still no answer and no help.
Robert
I called the IRS on the 21st and waited 40 mins to speak with an IRS agent to only find out they have no way to verify me due to their computer systems. I gave them my social#, full name, address, etc. So much for the IRS helping!
Michael M.
I clearly understand that payments are made by IRS and NOT by Social Security.
There’s nowhere on the IRS website to leave a comment in regards to stimulus payments.
Daily use of the ‘Get my payment‘ tool replies:
PAYMENT STATUS NOT AVAILABLE
I am clearly eligible for an EIP payment because of the monthly Social Security retirement direct deposit and receipt of 2019 SSA-1099. IRS has instructed SSA beneficiaries in this category to do nothing.
Any help or assistance you can give is most appreciated.
Ann C.
Hi, Michael. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!