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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Comments

  1. Charles h.

    Stimulus check says not available so when can i file i have no agi im on social security can i file now and how long after i file will it take

    • Vonda

      Hi Charles, thanks for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not Social Security, issues the Economic Income Payments. Social Security cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more details. We hope this helps.

  2. sonof b.

    update ur blog wheres my 2nd eip same crap as last time the irs tool dont work all u have is computer lame answer response and im pisd off and yet u wonder y riots happen sa

  3. Michelle P.

    Hi my name is Michelle and I am a SSI recipient and I was wondering how do I get the stimulus check for my two kids.
    ?? And I didn’t receive everything for them the first go-round because I missed the deadline for that.. Would I still be eligible for that too???

    • Vonda

      Hi Michelle, thanks for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not Social Security, issues the Economic Income Payments. Social Security cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more details. We hope this helps.

  4. Jenni

    My adult disabled children file taxes each year and do not have back accounts. They receive their tax refund checks in the mail. Neither has received the 1st round of stimulus money. As their Rep Payee they have an account under my name that is only used for SSDI or SSI money no other money goes in this account. When can they expect to receive the stimulus payment in the mail

  5. Melba B.

    Hi, my husband is in SSID, my two childrem and I are survives. We live in Ecuador and We have diret depósit. But, the bank that the social security have convenius with the SS is not an internacional bank. All one have social security card. But we didn’t get the econonic impact payment. Why????

    • Sue

      Hi, Melba. Thank you for reading our blog and 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 to your question, please call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. We hope this helps.

  6. Larry W.

    I didn’t receive my first stemulus check my mother tried and maybe succeeded in claiming me as a dependent on her taxes. I receive SSDI is there anyway to know if Im gonna get second one, if I do is she gonna get it where she tried to claim me? Is there anything I can do to make sure this doesn’t happen again? Where can I make sure my information is true and correct , I do think I should have gotten my stemulus check or at least notified of my ineligibility in time for me to correct it. Didn’t know I was being claimed as a dependent by my mother or anyone else. Appreciate any help in who or what website I can call or go to on line to correct it. Thank you to any help or advice you have for me…

    • Vonda

      Hi John, 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. Roseanna

    I didn’t receive the first stimulus check because my sister tried to claim me as a dependent I receive social Security disability is there any way to know if I’m gonna get a second one and if I do is she going to get it for me where she tried to claim me

  8. Jason A.

    I’ve been disabled for awhile now and SSID helps so much. My only problem is that I’m a welder but I can’t do it anymore because I make too much money for SSID unless I really, really, sell myself short. Also I can only handle light duty 20-30 hrs a week. That’s sitting mostly and with little strain. I also love to cook and have plenty of experience with it but that too is excessive to me. What should I do? Anyone

  9. Michael S.

    I did not receive my November SSI payments as I always do the 1st of each month.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Michael, thanks for using our blog. If you did not receive your Social Security or SSI benefit, please contact your bank or financial institution first. They may be able to determine if your direct deposit failed. If you still need to report a late, missing or stolen Social Security payment, call us toll-free 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. Vickie R.

    I never have got my check

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Vickie, 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!

      • Sariah M.

        I have been trying for at least 2 years now to receive my replacement check that still hasn’t been sent out and I can’t reach anyone.
        I called October 19th 2020 and was told that they’ed put a rush on it and if I didn’t receive it in 7 days back on October 29th 2020
        She had asked for my banking information so it would be deposited as well
        I called back on November 2nd and the lady said the computers were down and couldn’t give me any information
        I just can’t get any help it’s upsetting.

        • Vonda

          Hi Sariah, thanks for using our blog. We apologize for the difficult time you are experiencing working with Social Security. We recommend that you continue to work with your local field 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.

      • Samantha F.

        My name is Samantha Fetterman
        Im writing to u guys because im on social security and i have back children support but i heard this time they a doing away away with haveing two pay children support this time

      • Susan s.

        My husband revived his stimulus check and I didnt

        • Vonda

          Hi Susan, thanks for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not Social Security, issues the Economic Income Payments. Social Security cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more details. We hope this helps.

      • sonof b.

        update ur blog wheres my 2nd eip same crap as last time the irs tool dont work all u have is computer lame answer response and im pisd off and yet u wonder y riots happen sa

      • GeriAnne R.

        My Son Michael did not get 2020 or 2021 Stimulus Payment – I feel that this young man is Owed for both-
        He is on Disability,however -I feel that he is Owed 1200.x2 –Thank You

        • Vonda

          Hi GeriAnne, thanks for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), not Social Security, issues the Economic Income Payments. Social Security cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more details. We hope this helps.

    • Sue W.

      I’m on ssdi and I didn’t receive my first one neither I hope I get the second one.

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