Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: February 21, 2023
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May. People receiving SSI benefits who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment. They should immediately go to the IRS’s webpage and visit the Non-Filers: Enter Your Information section to provide their information. SSI recipients who have dependent children and did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes need to act by Tuesday, May 5, in order to receive additional payments for their eligible children quickly.
By taking this proactive step 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 people in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, their payment at this time will be $1,200 only. They would then be required to file a tax year 2020 tax return to obtain the additional $500 per eligible child.
I urge SSI recipients with qualifying children and who do not normally file taxes to take action now. Immediately go to IRS.gov so that you will receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payments you and your family are eligible for.
Lastly, a word of caution. Be aware of scams related to the Economic Impact Payments. There is no fee required to receive these payments. Don’t be fooled.
Visit our website for important information and updates.
Click here to view the IRS press release about this important issue.
Did you find this Information helpful?
Tags: COVID-19, SSI, supplemental security income
See CommentsAbout the Author
Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Commissioner of Social Security Administration (June 17, 2019 - July 9, 2021)
Comments
Comments are closed.
Wiilliam P.
If my ssi goes to direct deposit every month do i need to do anything
Darlene B.
can you please tell me when I might be able to get my stimulus check I’m 61 year old disabled lady on SSI between food and medicine I am almost broke they keep giving me one day and then they say another one I’m just trying to get a deadline what day it’s going to come thank you and God bless
Dolores H.
I am on ssi and did the non filers online form on May 1st, but don’t know if it was accepted. I have direct deposit and have not received my stimulus check. Do we get an alert on when we receive it?
Gwen f.
I Think someone claimed my kids without my permission
Gwendolyn C.
I want to no is am get a check
Trina G.
I get SSI and it’s on my direct express card and I have not received anything. Please give us better details soon. Thank you.
Nancy A.
I am 61 years old and I receive SSI Benefits. I have no dependents. It’s only me. I have been legally seperated since 2014. How do I find out where my stimulus check is? I’m not good with the internet.
Christina l.
Im on SSI and have not received a stimulus yet. I moved last year so if it was mailed I won’t receive it. I get my regular check on my direct express card. Will I be receiving my stimulus ck the same way? Or do I need to update my address?
Mellisa B.
My 14 yr old daughter lives with me full time but her dad claims her on his taxes so does that make it right for him to get her $500 stimulus money and keep it? We are divorced and I need it for help through the pandemic.
Johnny R.
Championray792@gmail.com I and several people still have not received payment I am on disability please explain.
Trina G.
Like me too
Sondra M.
I’m on SSI. I have not received my stimulus payment. Get my payment doesn’t show a date either. Please let me know when I will receive the payment.