New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
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“The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic payments. However, for some people receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration—specifically those who have dependent children under the age of 17—it is to their advantage to go to this portal to ensure they also get the $500 per dependent Economic Impact Payment. I encourage them to do this as soon as possible, and want to provide the following details:
People who receive Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability insurance benefits and who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 and who have qualifying children under age 17 should now go to the IRS’s webpage to enter their information instead of waiting for their automatic $1,200 Economic Impact Payment. By taking proactive steps to enter information on the IRS website about them and their qualifying children, they will also receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to their $1,200 individual payment. If Social Security beneficiaries in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, they will have to wait to receive their $500 per qualifying child.
The same new guidance also applies to SSI recipients, especially those who have qualifying children under age 17. To receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payments you and your family are eligible for, go to the IRS’s Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info page and provide information about yourself and your qualifying children.
Additionally, any new beneficiaries since January 1, 2020, of either Social Security or SSI benefits, who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019, will also need to go to the IRS’s Non-Filers website to enter their information.
Lastly, for Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries who do not have qualifying children under age 17, you do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS as long as you received an SSA-1099 for 2019.
For SSI recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17, we continue to work closely with Treasury in our efforts to make these payments automatically. Please note that we will not consider Economic Impact Payments as income for SSI recipients.
The eligibility requirements and other information about the Economic Impact Payments can be found at the IRS’s Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments page. In addition, please continue to visit the IRS for the latest information.”
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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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Alice A.
I receive SS through direct deposit. I have yet to receive the stimulus. Is there a reason why and when can I expect to get it. It was supposed to be by the 24th was my initial understanding. It is badly needed; as I just lost my husband in March.
Gerald h.
Don’t be worried
The next wave just went out if it gets to be past Wednesday then worry
That’s when the majority saw their deposit by on the first wave
Eric
I summited my bank information on the 17 do anyone knw how long it would take for payment to come its said your eligible for payment once we have your payment date we will update this page. since the 17 but nothing yet
Lekisha
I did mine on the 17 as well and am getting the same message. However they ran into some issues. The system is out dated so they are trying to fix it over the weekend. Saturday and Sunday . That’s all I know.
Lorrie b.
Hello my name is Lori blakely I get SSA and I have a direct Express card and I haven’t received my stimulants check a direct Express debit card will my money go on that or will they mail me a paper check I don’t file taxes and I have no children somebody please help me
deane
they will shove it up your ass hole, and then you must shit it out to receive it.
Paul
Deane, That was totally uncalled for, what you said to Lorie. Why would you take the time to say nasty insulting comments to her. She was just asking a simple question. Are you on some medication or born that way?
Tony
Deane, I’ve been to hell and back, and quite honestly, your mother’s baked cookies are terrible . . . please tell her for me . . .
Tammy B.
I get SSI and ssd on direct express card. Yet, I still have not recieved a stimulus check. Everything I read said I didn’t have to do anything as my income is to low. When will I get my stimulus check? Any idea’s?
Richard C.
From all I can find out is: whenever we normally receive direct deposit for SSI or SSDI, the Stimulas should be there also.
carol l.
M y husband and I file IRS taxes jointly . We should receive $2400.00. We file electronically.When should we receive it.
thanks carol
Rhonda S.
I am on SS and get a small SSI check and have direct deposit. My husband gets just SS we still have not received anything. When can we expect our check?
paul p.
By the end of April for ssa ssdi and rr retirement.Early May for ssi
Richard C.
From all I can find out is: whenever we normally receive direct deposit for SSI or SSDI, the Stimulas should be there also.
V.V.
Hi Rhonda, 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.
Glenn B.
They said SSI would get stimulus checks no later than early May and now IRS says deadline to report children is May 5th , SSI won’t get stimulus checks until second week of May.
Lorrie c.
Direct Express I have direct express SSI I’ve not heard nothing or seen nothing when should I wear when shall I get my check or will I get one or what and when can I when do you think I can receive it
V.V.
Hi Lorrie, 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.
Patricia G.
I’m on Disability Social Security, no children, don’t file taxes, and I have direct deposit. I have not received my stimulis check so when am I’m receiving my check.
dee
I read ssdi deposits by end of april before ssi in early may
Shannon N.
What is early May
Jerry
DD can take up til Wednesday to reflect on your account
That’s what happened with the first wave of checks
So just keep a look out between now and then
Tammy B.
I get a small SSI check usually on the 1st. It is under 30 dollars. On the 3rd I get my SSD check. I have a direct express card. I have not recieved anything and can’t find any info on the get paid portal. When will direct express card holders, receiving SSI and SSD get our stimulus checks?
V.V.
Hi Patricia, 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.