COVID-19, General, SSI

Commissioner of Social Security Shares Update about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

April 3, 2020 • By

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Last 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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  1. EVELYN L.

    praiseelj@gmail.com
    804-317-5797
    My name is Evelyn L. Jennings

    I need to give you my new address
    3224 Brook Rd. apt 204
    Richmond, Va. 23224

    Old address
    2801 Dumbarton Rd
    RICHMOND, VA. 23228

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Evelyn. If you get Social Security benefits (retirement, survivors, or disability) or are enrolled in Medicare, you can create a my Social Security account to change your address online.

      If you get SSI, do not have a U.S. mailing address, or are unable to change your address online, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778 or contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

      If you do not receive Social Security benefits, SSI or Medicare, you do not need to change your address with us.

  2. Leo J.

    I began receiving My Social Security Benefits in January of 2020 so I Figure I Qualify for the Stimulus Payment on that alone. I haven’t worked in over 3 years but I did file a tax return for 2018 with a AGI of 9534 so I also Qualify there. All My Efforts to Figure Out Why Nothing Has Happened Regarding My Stimulus Payment Have Gotten Me Nowhere. The Fact That I Paid Into Social Security and Was Receiving Monthly Payments Wired to My Bank Account Prior to the Cares Act Being Inacted Alone Should Qualify Me. I Feel as Though Somehow Something is Causing Me to Fall Through the Cracks.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Leo, thank you for your question. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center to answer your questions about eligibility, payment amounts, what to expect, when to expect it and more. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  3. Ike I.

    when do I get $1,200 ??
    I live in Thai Land from 2011
    and now age is 70 years old
    I don’t pay Tax from my retired
    because my monthly money is not
    more than $2,000 just I got $970
    a month
    that why I don’t need report to IRS

  4. June D.

    My mother passed on April 16, 2020. How do I retrieve the payment of $255.00 as her death benefit?

    • Vonda V.

      We are very sorry for your loss, June. A surviving spouse or child may receive a special lump-sum death payment of $255 if they meet certain requirements.

      Generally, the lump-sum is paid to the surviving spouse who was living in the same household as the worker when they died. If they were living apart, the surviving spouse can still receive the lump-sum if, during the month the worker died, they:
      •were already receiving benefits on the worker’s record or
      •became eligible for benefits upon the worker’s death.

      If there’s no eligible surviving spouse, the lump-sum can be paid to the worker’s child (or children) if, during the month the worker died, the child:
      •was already receiving benefits on the worker’s record or
      •became eligible for benefits upon the worker’s death.

      Check out our Survivors Planner for additional details.

  5. Neal D.

    I receive social security direct deposit have yet to receive stimulus check as of 7/15/20 what’s up ,!

  6. Connie M.

    I get SSI and my husband gets SSDI and we have not got our check from covid-19 what do we do.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Connie, thank you for your question. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center to answer your questions about eligibility, payment amounts, what to expect, when to expect it and more. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  7. clay

    i recieve my monthly social security direct deposit in a bdo bank in the phillipines will irs stimulas direct deposit in this account?

  8. Rajhon b.

    Hello I’m deaf my name rajhon best I never since frist around 1200 yet I did check for my payment there nothing to said I don’t know why so I call to IRS gov alike 3 time no response yet I still to be patient. Thanks for your help time.

  9. Nora

    Got stimulus check at end of April.
    Got May SSA check. But, then it’s almost like taking it back!! No SSA Benefiary check for June & a letter stating that I was overpaid in 2017.
    July 2, $100. Direct Deposit & again-
    No check for July !! Total Hardship!!
    How can this happen in a Pandamic?
    No direct dep info change in 8-yrs..
    Every yr.$300 to $600. Overpayment.
    Someone Please help,What do I do?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Nora, thanks for using our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  10. Paul D.

    I am on disability and the food cost keeps going up but so are all bills electric up rent up but no increase help during this crisis we need help to

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