Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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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.
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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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lolita j.
I’m an SSI recipient I don’t have any children that’s on SSI but I do have a child that’s on my welfare just to receive more food stamps but he is 21 years old does he or I receive a stimulus check and when we get it where is there something that I have to do extra in order to receive it
V.V.
Hi Lolita, 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!
Anthony D.
When will I receive my stimulus check direct deposited if I get ssi
Dale V.
I’m on S.S.I. and I haven’t received any stimulus check
Dale V.
Even though everyone around me has received theirs??
Edwin
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Terri
You have totally open yourself to thieves by posting your acct and routing number. No wonder you get SSI
Jessica V.
I have SSI and I don’t have kids but haven’t received the payment
william c.
I am a 74 year old male that is on Retirement social sercurty i do not have to file a tax return but i have not received my stimulus check what is going on with that cant find out any thing about it.
mary J.
i am on disability ssi but i still have not recived my stimulus check yet i am a 70 year old and could use this money now i cant find out when i will get it or if i get it.
V.V.
Hi Mary. 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. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for guidance. Thanks!
Rita M.
I’m a SSI recipients and have not received my stimulus payment yet.
Robert L.
I am on SSI, it is May 6th and have not received Stimulus Money $1200.00. Am not required to file taxes because of my income, I’m wondering if I’m going to get the money deposited to my Direct Express Debit Card, thank you.
V.V.
Hi Robert, thank you for your question. The Internal Revenue Service, which is part of the Department of Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments to eligible people. To help you quickly and easily determine whether you need to take any action to receive your Economic Impact Payment, or a payment for your qualifying child, check out the step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.
Derek R.
Yeah ,getting a copy and paste statement from this lady who claimed to know something about this delay and now admits that she has no idea what is going on. You mean, they can have these thousands of news segments and blogs going daily, and noone knows the score. I have a good idea what is going on….a lot of people are not working in the govt. right now, like in my small hometown and they are overloaded with requests and honestly don’t know how to incorporate, for example, SSI ,as it is a different program and also don’t know how to put the stimulus on a Direct Express card!
Sylvia
I’m on SSI and have not got my stimulus check either. When will we get them
Joyce K.
I’m on SSI and have yet to see any stimulus check either?. Everyone around me has received their stimulus checks and they have good incomes of a couple $ grand $ a month. I receive $783.00 a month, owe more money than not in back bills and this months bills, and I am getting very Stressed out and concerned I may be skipped for some reason or because the funds run out again!!! If you could give me an idea if or if not a deposit will be in my direct deposit, I would really appreciate it.
V.V.
Hi Sylvia. 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. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for guidance. Thanks!