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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danielle m.
May 13th! Direct express card holders that didnt use the non filers tool. This is are pay day it is on this website under economic income payments
Hugh H.
Still no worthwhile update on any site regarding payments to SSA beneficiaries (not SSI, not SSDI). SSA says most payments have been sent and this CANNOT be true. Thousands who get SSA payments thru Direct Express have NOT received payments. And IRS provides absolutely no way for these people to check their status. You can’t find out if you are scheduled or not, and if not, why not. And SSA should have some idea also because IRS can’t deal with non-filers without obtaining payment information for SSA. Is it possible that SSA failed to set up a way to track those for whom they provided information to IRS. Is it possible that no one really cares as long as they are getting their paycheck.
Barry H.
I have not received the 1st stimulus check. Just wondering what is taking so long?
Tanya d.
Is ssi people getting it or not we need Answers
Robert S.
IT IS 5-08-2020 MY WIFE AND I BOTH ARE ON S.S. DIRECT DEPOSIT AND TODATE HAVE NOT RECIEVED OUR STIMULI CHECKS . DID WE GET LOST?
Garry J.
I have this letter that states my deceased brother (Leroy J LEBLANC) will soon receive a payment for $2225.00 (BNC#20M1885H08979-U1), dated April 21,2020. Today’s date is 5-8-20, is this payment direct deposit or regular mail, as of today i don’t see it.
Garry J LeBlanc
504-508-1611
V.V.
Hi Garry, thanks for using our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. 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.
Melissa P.
On SSI and still portal for it’s says checking status I was claimed as dependent in 2018 but not on 2019 taxes and I was told I did not need to file in 2019 is this why it’s is not processing my stimulas payment? It’s said they are working with social security to get data to submit payments how can I find out if it’s has contacted social security, the web site never changes , are social security recipients getting paid in May?
Adam R.
I don’t know what to do, my name is Adam Rice and I’m disabled awaiting ssi disability insurance benefits but everything has been postponed due to the virus. I haven’t worked over the table for almost 4yrs now so without filling taxes how do I get my stimulus check
V.V.
Hi Adam, 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. You may also find the IRS Online Tool Guide helpful to determine what action you may need to take. Hopefully this information is helpful.
Wyu
Thats broken u idiot y do u always a computer outdated answer i want my stimulous cash u thiefs
Steven` K.
I’m on SSI and I’m Disabled I was wondering by what date should I expect my money to be in my account by. I already get my disability check directly deposited monthly.
Casey L.
If have payee will I still get payment