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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james g.
It seems like the first round of payments may be winding down even though some of us on SSDI, WITH AUTO-DEPOSIT, have yet to see any of the much needed stimulus money. I expect to get the exact same response a I have read on here. Cut and paste seems to popular with the IRS. Many people rely on SSDI income as their only cash flow – I am one of them. Savings account will only last so long…..
Sherry W.
Hey I received ssi benefits but I didn’t receive a stimulus payment
V.V.
You can find answers to most of your EIP-related questions at the IRS’ Economic Payment Information Center webpage. We also provide information about EIPs that may be helpful to Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients on our page, Economic Impact Payments Paid by the CARES Act.
If you do not see the answer to your question, you can call the Internal Revenue Service’s EIP hotline at 1-800-919-9835. The Social Security Administration cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation.
WALTER J.
what do i do if i have not received the 1st stimulus check for $1200.00. When I went into wheres my payment tool in IRS it says my information does not match their records. I am under the $75000 income range. I do receive social security monthly. I assumed it would be deposited into my account. Please Advise. I have exhausted the IRS website and phone calls send me arround in circles. Where do i go for help
Michelle P.
I have a disabled daughter who’s 7 years old and just started receiving SSI Disability in May 2020 but was approved in January of 2020. I’ve done everything as far as cooperating with Social Security as far as submitting every single document I was asked to submit in order for me to receive her back pay. Due to Covid-19 the entire world has changed therefore she will be taking classes online instead of actually attending school. Due to this drastic change she will need a laptop to complete her assignments however I’m unable to afford one at this time due to income shortages within my household so I was looking fwd to using her back pay lump sum to provide her with her school needs but I can’t get in touch with the person I submitted all of my information to. I’ve called 9 times in one week and still nothing. School starts on September 9th 2020. I’ve also stressed that my utilities are becoming overwhelming and I can’t afford to get anything cut off because my diabled daughter. We need lights,water and definitely have to pay rent so that we wouldn’t be homeless. To top it all off my vehicle has broke down on us so now I’m unable to get my daughter to any important Doctor appointments unless I call Medicaid and they treated us like we were a disease or something last time I called on them for transportation purposes. Due to this matter it has made my daughter and I both extremely uncomfortable. I need help. I need some type of feedback or something. It’s been 7 months since she’s been approved for SS Disability and 3 months since she has received her first Disability check.
A.C.
Hi, Michelle. We are sorry to hear about your situation and your experience. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. Please contact your local Social Security office for assistance. You can ask to speak to a manager on your next call. We hope this is resolved soon.
Kaleb E.
Wanna will I get my money
A.C.
Hi, Kaleb. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is part of the U.S. Treasury, will be making Economic Impact Payments (EIP). Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your EIP-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. We hope this helps.
Daniel l.
Checking on my stmluse I get it this tim wont wont no since I get ssi I got a direct Express card can yans send it to my money card thanks my names daniel lee hayslip peopl messing with peopl why ther sleep that need cameras on and out side next door and across way and that way peopl trying still my money like never lady thanks and weard man so called dad but hes not hes on bs thanks god bless supose have each other’s back onerem ya no how so called grown up ain’t grown peopl trying do bad stuff need justice do someting about like lord don’t harm I love my friends and family lord the shperd
Myron L.
I need help with my SSA claim
V.V.
Hi Myron, thanks for using our blog. 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.
FORLANDA A.
sick of seeing call the IRS about EIP. The IRS will tell you that they don’t have any info. If you are on government benefits to just wait. I have been waiting since April and still no payment. Called and explained that I am on SSDI and should have had mine automatically deposited and was told that wasn’t true I had to file a paper return. Somebody dropped the ball on his one. People who need it cant get it or help getting it, and the people who blew it soon as they got it took days to get.
james g.
8/27/2020 I also have not rec’d a stimulus deposit. I have been on SSDI since 2000 and have had payment directly deposited into the same account since 2000. Disability is my sole source of income. The IRS Hotline has been absolutely no help! Tired of waiting on the phone just to have someone give NO answers.
Donte
I never received my stimulus
V.V.
Hi Donte, 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!
Jenifer B.
I trying find out I get 2 virus check? That why I asking I got the first one! This Jenifer Burrows