Commissioner of Social Security Shares Update about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries
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“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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Darlene S.
What if someone else claimed you on there taxes and you didn’t know about it and it stopped you from getting the stimulus money
Ann C.
Hi, Darlene. 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.
Gretchen H.
Did not receive ssecurity check. Who can help me? Low income and need this.
Ann C.
Hi, Gretchen. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. If you are referring to the Economic Income Payment, 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!
Shirley g.
I get my monthly check by direct deposit I have not received my stimulus money when I go to web site to enter my password and email info I’m told it doesn’t match their file so I ask to have a new password sent to email they tell me they sent it to an email I dont know it is j*****@gmail.com I dont know that email could I have been hacked where is my stimulus
Vonda V.
Thanks for using our blog, Shirley. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center 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!
Mark D.
I have been on ssi a long time and I have had direct express card since they started and I still have not gotten anything and this is May 25 .. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?? HOW CAN YOU KNOW WE ARE IN THE SITUATION WE ARE IN AND YOU JUST WONT TELL US THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON.. WHO EVER IS RUNNING THIS OFFICE NEEDS REPLACING AT ONCE .. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE , UNBELIEVABLE AND UNREAL!!!
End t.
They get off seeing us like this and the bitches arent even in offices. Wheres the vegas shooter when you need him
Virginia L.
My name is Virginia Lopez Villegas and I am a SSA recipient; am not required to file income tax since I retired in 2015 and did not file 2018 or 2019. I have been receiving SSA payments for at least 5 years at the same bank account. I have STILL not received my Stimulus Payment via Direct Deposit. Several friends and family members received their payments at the end of April and May. I still no received it. PLEASE ADVISE. Thank you
Vincent B.
Trump and gov and usa is worst. Every other countries took care of people more then we did. Usa puts money first people last. Now i know why other countries hate us. I see it all now how usa is i see it all now. Any country that puts cash first and people last is worst im disappointed im an American i really am a shame to be one. Im on ssi get money last u give me 781 a month now going to be homeless cause now my family cant afford me. Like i said life means nothing to gov one day u will get yours trust me
Clifford J.
I didn’t receive my stimulus money on my direct express card like everyone else.I do owe back child support is this why?And if it is does that money go to my ex for back payment?
Max g.
Stimulus checks for payee
Danielle M.
I am a payee for a minor and I owe back child support will minor still receive his stimulants check
William
I have a question? Really could use a straight answer I’ve been on ssdi for about 3 years or so an havent received my stimlus check well everytime I check the portal it said need more infor so I decided to go ahead on non flier deal since I dont have too anyway cause I recieve a sa 1099 well I put my bank infor an address an now I check the portal said my infor does match well I went back to look an everything is correct so what the problem me able not check is cause I fill out the non filer please help any would be grateful thank u
Barbara
I receive benefits as I am a widow, why haven’t I got my check
Ann C.
Hi, Barbara. If you do not receive your electronic payment on the scheduled pay date, please contact your bank or financial institution first. If you still need to report a late, missing, or stolen Social Security payment, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. If you are referring to the Economic Income Payment, 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!