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SSI Recipients: Act by May 5 to Get $500 Economic Impact Payment Now for Your Child

May 5, 2020 • By

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Last Updated: March 17, 2021

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Millions of Americans have already received their Economic Impact Payments. Many more will get theirs as the IRS continues to send payments. People who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation and pension benefits will receive up to $1,200 automatically. However, some people in this group, those who did not file a tax return and who have a child under 17, must act by May 5th to receive a $500 payment for each qualifying child now. If you miss the deadline, you will receive your $1,200 payment, but you will need to wait until next year to file a tax return to get money for your qualifying child.

Deadline is May 5

You need to act by today to get it. If you receive SSI or VA benefits, did not file a tax return, and have qualifying children under age 17, you must provide each child’s information to the IRS using their Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here online tool by May 5.

A qualifying child is someone who:

  • Is your child, stepchild, eligible foster child, sibling, half sibling, stepsibling or descendant, including your grandchild, niece or nephew.
  • Can be claimed as a dependent on your tax return. For those who don’t usually file a tax return, include the child’s information in the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool by May 5.
  • Was younger than 17 at the end of the 2019 tax year.
  • Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien.
  • Has a valid Social Security number or an adoption taxpayer identification number.

Some people have older dependents. This may include your parent or a college student. Here are a couple things to know about dependents 17 or older:

  • You won’t get money for those dependents.
  • If they’re claimed as a dependent, they aren’t eligible for their own $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.

If you’re married, you must also provide additional information using the Non-Filer tool to claim the full $2,400 payment as long as your spouse didn’t receive Social Security (disability or SSI) benefits, Railroad Retirement Board benefits, or VA benefits in 2019. Also, your spouse did not have to file a tax return in the last two years. Payments of $1,200 are automatic for people who don’t normally file a tax return even if they receive:

  • Social Security (Retirement, Survivors, Disability).
  • Supplemental Security Income.
  • Railroad Retirement benefits.

Important Message for Direct Express Card Holders: If you use the Non-Filer Tool to enter dependent information, you will not receive your automatic $1,200 payment on your Direct Express card. You will receive both your $1,200 payment and each child’s $500 payment on a non-Direct Express bank account you can provide, or by mail if you leave bank information empty, and only if the IRS has not already processed your $1,200 payment. If you do not use the Non-Filer Tool, you will receive your automatic $1,200 payment on your Direct Express card, and you will need to file a tax return next year to get a $500 payment per eligible child.

For more information, please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments website.

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Comments

  1. Dana D.

    Im on social security and was wondering when will i get my check ? Ty

  2. Leslie C.

    My wife received her 1200.00 stimulus check via Direct Express card.How come I haven’t received mine yet on my Direct Express card.Do you go by the last 2 digits of a person Social Security number?

    • Gloria T.

      When did she receive it, and did she get it automatically?

    • V.V.

      Hi Leslie, thank you for using our blog. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Therefore, we do not have a schedule of these payments. You may find the IRS Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions web page helpful.

  3. ALICE F.

    Why is my adult disabled son on ssa c1 not getting a stimulus check? Both his and my money go on my direct express card. I am his payee and dont file taxes.. I got mine . But cant find anything on this about a disabled adult child receiving his dad’s social security. He has been disabled his whole life and was once on SSI until his dad passed away..

  4. Barbara

    Why is it taking so long for people on ssi to recieve their payment when is it coming my husband only recieve 52 dollars a month and we really need that money to pay our bills we been cut off food stamps and its hell my wife get ssdi but when that money pay our rent rentres ins electric bill we are broke until next month my son lives with us he has hdhd and dis able also his money take care f his own personal needs he helps a little with his money so please hurry up and send that money we really needs it bad

  5. Alice f.

    I recieve ssa d and my disabled adult son who is 48 recieves ssa c1under his deasesed dad’s social security. I’m his payee. Both our money comes on the directepress card in my name. He’s been disabled all his life. Was on SSI. But they put him on social security as a disabled adult child.i got my 1200 stimulus but he did not. Is he eligible also?

    • V.V.

      Hi Alice, 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!

  6. Cassie D.

    I am a ssi recipient and i have kids i did as told and did not filers but didn’t receive $500 for my qualifying children .

  7. Kimberly D.

    What if she did the non fouler as soon as it came out old Stone and kitchen dependent payments in the register with social security themselves

  8. Eric L.

    I have not received my stimulus payment. I receive social security disability and I have a direct Express card I go to the portal it always says not available at this time. What else do I have to do

  9. Mary k.

    I get SSI n I have direct express card n I haven’t gotten my 1200 but my room mate got his n all my friends gotten there. No dependents..

  10. Yolanda

    I think it’s pathetic how this , to receive a stimulus check works..Even though you were claimed on a family members income tax . You will not receive one… .Doesn’t even live under the same roof.. Sure won’t get a penny out of it…That’s for sure…. We have bills to pay , need to buy groceries , and essentials of our own.. Just like everybody else… Y’all don’t see it that way..not a kid under 21.. 48 yrs old .. Just ridiculousness…

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