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Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

April 24, 2020 • By

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Last 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.

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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. charlene h.

    I’m on social security and I haven’t gotten a stimulas check,and I have direct deposit

  2. Margarethurst

    The stemless check the first ones issued. Is this another check I am confused I drew ssi and it is deposited in my bank. Was wondering will I receive another check could really use right now.

  3. Wendy L.

    Would someone please explain to me the reason why a 53 yr old woman receiving a very low amount on supplemental security that was claimed on parents returns want receive a stimulus this makes zero sense to me

    • Anon

      The government decided that dependent over 17 and adult dependents werent eligible for any stimulus payment, and that citizens married to non citizens weren’t either.
      Not that it makes sense, they just decided to leave certain groups out.

      • Casey

        This isn’t true two of my best friend’s are married to a non us citizens an both received a stimulus of 2,400.00!

  4. Lynn C.

    Thank You; Commissioner Andrew Saul; for all your information and help. For My Son;John Matthew Featherstone who is Mentally Handicapped and is 49 yrs old. he is unable to be in the regular work force, His ssi and what little he can accomplish on his own is very greatful for all your consideration and help. Thank You , Lynn C. Featherstone

  5. Michele R.

    Hi IAM Eddie Reynolds iam over seaya of wife and sons I have it Reave there stimulus check yet my wife meds I got have it

  6. Lillian N.

    May 13th has passed and did not receive the payment. what are reasons that a SS recipient would receive nothing?
    Thanks

  7. Patricia

    I also recieve SS disability and my husband work and he does file every year and we did get our first stimulus it was direct deposited into our account. So what I’m asking is do we get any more help to pay bill and rent? In desperate need thank you!

  8. Lenore B.

    I received 1,200 but still nothing for my child

    • SARAH B.

      Me too. Not one person on SS that filled out the non filers form received any money for their children.

  9. jane

    what aboit those who have no children and are on ssi or ss or veterans .??? it says nothing.. what is going on that a lot of people got theirs but many didnt get it. i didnt get mine. i have direct deposit through direct express still no check. this is very extreamly fustrating. also too we can not find one person to talk to . we get a new phone number with a bunch of recordings.

  10. Gayla J.

    I am on ss disability an i have had legal guardianship on 3 of my granddaughters for 5 years i received my stimulus but nothing on them

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