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. jk

    Has anyone addressed the requirement by food stamps, medicaid and safetynet to turn over any lump sum amounts received to the state, or have said benefits suspended till lump sum received equals benefits?

    This may cause undue stress if not addressed pre-receipt.
    Thank you for all your efforts.jk

    • Stephanie K.

      From what our county worker told is NO stimulus money or additional unemployment is considered in SNAP or other type of benefits.

  2. LAVOWN M.

    I appreciate the IRS And President Trump’s And The Entire Staffs Of The Congress And Governor Of Public Health And Economy Safety Issue Accordance Business Of The Washington Affairs Posts And The Entire Staffs Of United States Treasurer For All The Americans People. I am suffering from a brain tumor and bone and muscle detiratation . Thank You And God Bless You And Stay Safe Washington Affairs Posts And Social Security Administration Staffs.

    • Jay C.

      Appreciate The IRS? What are you smokin’ kid?!

    • Jay C.

      Appreciate The IRS?! What are you smokin’ kid?!

  3. Gregory R.

    yes i was wanting to know if i will still recieve the economic stimulas payment for being on SSDI AND SSI both because 90 percent of my income every month is from my SSI benefit payment every month thank you?/

  4. Leslie J.

    Thank you!

  5. William

    Food for thought, Music to my ears, and money for needs!
    This information has boosted my morale, as well as made me feel GRATITUDE! For all those who fought to make this a reality for us less fortunate..
    I salute you, Thank you! I’m a selfless person by nature.. i MUST Share with those who do NOT have.
    “The American Way”!
    God bless.
    My Condolences to families all across the Globe. May God bless!

  6. Everett

    Thank you for caring about us older Americans mr Trump say safe Americans

  7. Anthony

    What about people who receive social security benefits and file tax returns and pay taxes instead of receiving a refund? The payment information such as bank information is on separate form and not actually on the tax form for direct deposit information.

  8. Betty

    Will those on ssdi get the money for their kids as well

  9. Margo P.

    I am required to file taxes on my other unearned income. My 2019 tax refund was mailed to me. No direct deposit. My ss is direct deposited into my bank. Will the IRS use my ss direct deposit info?

    • Shanna

      Im needing to know the same my husband gets social security through his bank account, i get ssi on my direct Express card but have a part time job that i bet paid thru a diff card we had to file jointly but did not recieve thru the bank but thru the turbo card so we are very confused as to how or when we getting it someone help me pleaseeee

  10. Michael E.

    I’m worried about not having the money to buy masks and other supplies I’m on SSI I had a back and neck injury please let me know if SSI precipitance are going to be able to get a stimulus check.
    Thank you. Michael E Pettit

    • Jose L.

      Thank you Jehova Dios. And all the hard working Directors at all levels of Government. This will help my family of 5. 2 adults and 3 childrens.
      Please continue you hard work to ALSO help SSI PEOPLE’S. l know you can. Please and thank you!!!
      Government for All. Thank you.

    • Robert M.

      SSI recipients will receive a check and it will not count as income, so your SSI payments will not be adversely affected. The article above covered SSI issues towards the end of the writing.

      • Anthony T.

        Will the stimulus check be placed on the direct express card as does their ssi payment

    • Lavonnique L.

      Yes ssi recipients will receive stimulus

    • Jay C.

      JESUS CHRIST, the level of uneducated mamalukes in this forum is just mind numbing! Michael Edward Petit, it’s spelled: RECIPIENTS not precipitance! God damn!!

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