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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Cheryl N.
How do I receive money from my husband that is on SSDI
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Hi Cheryl, thanks for using our blog. For you to to qualify for spouse’s benefits on your husband’s record, you must be 62 years old. If you are 62 or older and qualify for your own retirement benefits and for benefits as a spouse, we always pay your own benefits first. If benefits as a spouse are higher than your own retirement benefits, you will get a combination of benefits equaling the higher spouse benefit. Visit our Retirement Planner: Benefits For Your Spouse for more information.
Leslei G.
I still haven’t received my first check. how do I find information on details of not receiving my first check?
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Hi Leslei, 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!
IVETTE S.
Im pending disablity and my first check went to child support but my daughter still lives with me. What do i qualify for?
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Hi Ivette, 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!
Tammy b.
If i was as a dependent and i draw ssi will i get the second stimulas check and will be on my card
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Hi Tammy, 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!
Elvionte B.
My name is Mr. Elvionte Belin I’m hearing impried and boring deaf I doesn’t make enough make to live off and pay bills I have 2 kids I can’t work because hard for me to find jobs I need help with this thank you
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Hi Elvionte, thanks for using our blog. We pay disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must have worked long enough and recently enough in jobs covered by Social Security (usually within the last 10 years). The (SSI) program is a needs based program that gives cash assistance to disabled individuals with limited income and resources. We pay disability benefits to people who are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last one year or more or to end in death. If you think you may be eligible to receive disability benefits and would like to apply, you can use our online application.
If you are unable to file online, please 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.
Peter A.
I have been receiving my Social Security benefits on time for the last several years on the 19th / 20th of every month.
As of today 10/20, I haven’t received my direct deposit..
Can someone contact me to explain what has happened.
Thank you.
Peter A Serratore
2838 S 12th Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19148
267 254 5683
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Hi Peter, thanks for using our blog. The birthday of the person whose record they receive benefits under determines their payment date:
Date of Birth Payment Day:
1st through 10th Second Wednesday
11th through 20th Third Wednesday
21st through 31st Fourth Wednesday
Go to Schedule of Social Security Payments for the current payment dates.
Rose W.
IAM A REP PAYEE WHO HAS NOT YET RECIEVED A STIMULUS CHECK FOR MY DISABLED DAUGHTER. I IS REALLY DEPRESSING HER AS I TOLD HER ABOUT IT AND SHE WAS EXPECTING IT
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Hi Rose, 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!
Judith c.
Why didn’t I receive a stimulus check. Could you please send me mine.
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Hi Judith, 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!
Dennis
I get early ssi if I collected unemployment Do to Covid does that count against my earned income
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Hi Dennis, thanks for the question. Unemployment benefits do not affect or reduce Social Security retirement and disability benefits. State unemployment compensation payments are not wages because they are paid due to unemployment rather than employment. However, income from Social Security may reduce your unemployment compensation. Contact your state unemployment office for information on how your state applies the reduction.
If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment insurance benefits are considered unearned income. If you, your spouse, or a child living in your household have any income other than your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, including unemployment insurance benefits, you must tell us.
To learn more about SSI and how income affects your payment, read What You Need to Know When You Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Linda H.
Where is my first check I did not get it
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Hi Linda, 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!