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New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments

April 10, 2020 • By

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Last Updated: February 21, 2023

“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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Comments

  1. Christy A.

    I am Christina Ann Menke and someone used my ss number saying they were taking care of me. Not true. But this caused me not to get my stemulas check. Please now that you know what was doe to me can you please send my check, I really need it. Thank you, Christy Menke 828-514-3493 1515 20thst. circle s.w. Hickory, North Carolina 28602

    • V.V.

      Hi Christy, 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. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  2. Albert S.

    this statement : ” You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS as long as you received an SSA-1099 for 2019.” is very troubling. I am retired and recieve my SSA payment directly each month from my Oregon, USA bank account. I do not receive a SSA-1099 or 2019″ form . I do receive a form SSA-7162-OCR-SM form each year to bring my income, marriage status and address up to date. My income is only my SSA payment which is about $7500 each year. Please clarify if I need to receive and file a 1099 or 2019 to get my stimulus payment. To date I have not receiverd any stimulus money.
    Also your info phone number 800-919-9835 is totally useless. They either say call back later, or we do not have that info and we are working on it, or they do not answer at all or put you on hold for more then 24 hours! What the hell is that!
    Give me some accurate info about when and where is my stimulus payment expected. Does the fact that I live in Nepal make a difference or disqualify me???
    Answer Now! your payment system is totally nonfunctional.
    The last four digets of my ssa is 4446.

    • V.V.

      Hi Albert. You can find answers to most of your EIP-related questions at the IRS’ Economic Payment Information Center webpage. We also provide information about EIPs that may be helpful to Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients on our page, Economic Impact Payments Paid by the CARES Act.

      The Social Security Administration cannot answer EIP questions about your specific situation.

  3. Ravetta M.

    Ravetta5252@icloud.com is my e-mail

  4. Ravetta M.

    If I receive as and work I’m been working as a essential worker now turning 68 with some health issues wanting to stop working but need the work can l draw unemployment and ss

    • V.V.

      Hi Ravetta, thanks for using our blog. We are unable to answer questions about unemployment insurance as each state administers its own program. Learn more here.

      If you do receive unemployment benefits, they do not affect or reduce Social Security retirement, survivors 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.

  5. Linda

    LINDA
    August 2nd and i havent recieved any stimulas check I have been disabled with MS for 20years. Why havent i gotten a stimulas check.

  6. RaeEllen E.

    Hello,

    I am inquiring about my disabled brother’s Stimulus check which he has not received. He does get his SSDI check monthly through direct deposit. He does not have access with a computer but does have a cell phone. Can you please advise me on what to do in order for him to receive his check. Thank you, Rae Egan

    • A.C.

      Hi, Rae. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  7. Darrell T.

    i filed for the stimulus but have not received it.When will I get it?

    • V.V.

      Hi Darrell, 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. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  8. Sheree C.

    My brother Lance Curtis Cooksey who is on disability has not received a impact check. He does not file taxes . What does he do, the IRS portal says info not available.

  9. Jerrie D.

    I have heard there will be another stimulus payment correct ? Do you know when ?

  10. jerrie d.

    I have been hearing there will be another stimuluspayment is that correct?

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