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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Julieann E.
I don’t know how to check if I’m getting a stimulus check how do I find out
V.V.
Hi Julieann, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.
Maria
Hi! My daughters receive social security for the death of their father. They will receive l
the Stimulus check? Thank you for your help
Maria
Hi! My daughters receive social security for the death of their father. They will receive
the Stimulus check? Thank you so much for your help.
V.V.
Hi Maria, 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. Hope this helps!
Laura A.
I draw SS it’s directly deposited on a prepaid debit card and I still haven’t received my stimulus. Can someone tell me why
Vivian B.
Why is taking so long for me to get my stimulus check? Does it have to do with my incomplete disability earnings for 2019?
Ashley
I get SSI. An have a bank account iv had for years. An haven got my check yet eather I don’t no why it’s taking so long
Joseph K.
I get direct deposit for my Social Security yet the IRS does not have my banking information.
When I go to the IRS website it says it’s mailing a check?
I don’t think they know what the hell they’re doing and I doubt I’ll ever get the 1200 bucks!
Diane T.
Hi i collect SSD in Nj and And work part time in a restaurant because of the virus I started collectingUnemployment am I supposed to report to Social Security that I’m getting unemployment? Can I collect both Social Security SSD and unemployment?
V.V.
Hi Diane, thank you for your question. 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 p.
I receive ssdi and I filed a tax return for both 2018 and 2019 and had to pay both years and had the money taken straight out of my bank account so I know the irs has my direct deposit info. Idk understand why I have not received my stimulus check.
V.V.
Hi Linda, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.
S. R.
I receive SSDI only & have not received a stimulus check. I have direct deposit & do not file taxes SSDI is my only income. Will & when will I receive a check?
V.V.
Hi S. Riffle. Thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.
Derek R.
Something is wrong, SSI recipients were the last to receive. You should have gotten yours already .I have seen a lot of people who commented in here like you. However, i asked one person and he gave me the wrong status of his situation. Hope you know, SSI is a completely different branch from SS and SSDI!