Coronavirus (COVID-19): Important Information about Social Security Services
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All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services.
Please read our press release to learn more, including how to get help from the Social Security Administration by phone and online. You can also visit our website to learn more and stay up to date.
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Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Sheryl W.
Child under age of 17,what about the 500 for her
Lisa
My husband receives SSDI, He starts getting his SSDI in 2011. he has direct deposit. He has not filed a tax return in more than 7 years. Will he get the covid-19 check? We don’t have children age 17 or younger.
Myself on the other hand are unemployed now for about 4 years. Talking care of my husband. I did care for my grandkids for about 5 years. Threw the childcare program. I didn’t file taxes. Didn’t make enough money to file. I did file taxes in 2011. with my other job. I filed head of house hold. Will I get a covid-19 check?
V.V.
Hi Lisa, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May.
In regards to the questions about yourself, 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.
Rebecca p.
My name is Rebecca peck I receive SSI.ide like to apply for the stimuouse child credit 2083802823
Migna
Will this money from the stimulus check count against us who are on early retirement that have a limit on our income? In other words, will it make us go over our limit or is it excused. I always make it under by about $400 but I’m afraid that this will make me go over. Thanks
V.V.
Thank you for the question, Migna. If you’re receiving Social Security retirement or survivors benefits, only earned income such as your wages or net income from self-employment, affect your benefits. If receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the economic impact payments are not considered income and the payments are excluded from resources for 12 months. We hope this helps.
Tracie K.
I heard the stimulus payment will come along on may 1 with regular ssi monthly payment
Keon b.
How long will it before I get my check
Vicki D.
if me and my husband are getting social security checks and get checks from our place of work for retirement benefits when will we get our covid 19 check
V.V.
Hi Vicki, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Bijan G.
Hi: My cousin is special student he got so social security number through studying . He lives with his wife as two children. My question is if they can get any benefit from stimulate package due to COVID 19. Any aids either government aid and/or California state .thanks
George U.
please send my w2 statement wich i lost i need it for my housing thank you George Uwanawich 237 Franklin St Cambridge MA. 02139 SOC # 4598/ Last Four Diget; thank you verry Much George Uwanawich 237 Franklin st Cambridge Mass 02139 Apt 1602
Tracie K.
I heard the stimulus payment will come along on may 1 with regular ssi monthly payment
Carmen L.
I get social security on my direct Express when are we going to receive are stimulus money
V.V.
Hi Carmen, 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. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.
Elizabeth C.
They don’t have personal information on this blog site. You can go into your account online at my social security and have it sent to you. I don’t think you’re going to get it any other way. All Social Security offices are closed.
V.V.
Thanks for your question, George See our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on how to obtain a copy of your W-2.
If you’re referring to your SSA-1099, check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page on how to obtain a replacement 1099. If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, you may be able to request your replacement SSA-1099 by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this helps.
Dreama c.
Myself and husband get ss disability, we have direct deposit, no dependents and didn’t have to file taxes, prices on food at our grocery store has tripled, please when will we get our stimulus
V.V.
Hi Dreama, 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. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.
Jean A.
May 1st is when you can expect your check