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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. Nicki

    I spoke to someone yesterday at IRS. I gaveb the rep all my info. She told me I qualified for a stimulus check on May 11 but no date was given when I would receive it. She also said they are going by social security numbers and it’s just random but eventually everyone would get one. I’m on SSDI and I have a direct express card.

  2. teresa a.

    I am having a hard time contacting anyone at SSI or SSA to report a change on assents, that is, a car I bought May 22, 2020, in the amount of $2,295 with money I borrowed. Please update my records and payment qualification accordingly. By the way, I am 76, no minor children, when would I get an stimulus?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Teresa, thanks for using our blog. To report a change in your income and assets, please contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  3. Brandie G.

    I was just wondering where my stimulus payment is

  4. Carol P.

    738 n main Street. McKenzie tn

  5. Adeline

    Hi I’m on SSI with direct deposit I haven’t received the Stimulus payment yet I called those numbers but get automated system or the IRS Representative ask me my information then put me on hold for a few minutes then put me back at automated system again what is going on also the get payment tool at doing anything it’s saying “Payment Status Not Available” to me…

  6. Michelle M.

    I cant get a date on my stimulus n I get ssi.I didnt file,n dont have dependence.Please help

    • Vonda V.

      Thanks for using our blog, Michelle. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center 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. Joseph G.

    M IN PHILIPPINES and A USA CIIZEN on SSA.. ALL I GET IS FAKE PROMISES ABOUT MY EIP PAYMENT….WHERE THE HELL IS IT ? I NEED IT ???

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Joseph, 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!

      • teresa a.

        Same is happening to thousands. There is no working contact at IRS Economic Impact or at 1-800-919-9835.

      • Joseph G.

        I HAVE TRIED TO OPEN THE ABOVE SITE 9 TIMES….FOR SOME REASON IT ALWAYS SAYS..”THIS PAGE CAN’T BE OPENED ” I THINK THE SCAM IS IRS NOT OTHER PEOPLE !!!!!
        I NEED TO KNOW WHEN IT WILL HIT M<Y DIRECT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT…
        I'm 66 OLD and IN A HOSPITAL HERE….I CAN NOT GO HOME UNTIL THE OPERATION HAS BEEN PAID FOR,,,,THIS IS NOT THE USA WHERE YOUR TREATED LIKE A HUMAN !!!!

      • Joseph G.

        YOUR …1 -800 number don’t work in the PHILIPPINES FROM ANY PHONE….SO I NEED DIRECT ANSWERS BY E MAIL>>>>>SS HERE IS A JOKE and OUR EMBASSY IS USELESS HERE !!!

      • Nicki

        You need to call 1800-829-0582 ext 652 I called a and spoke to a rep. And gave her all my info. She told me in qualified for a stimulus check on May 11 not no date was given yet when I would get my check she said probably in the next two weeks. She said they are going by social security numbers.

  8. Ann J.

    My boyfriend is on ssi n still havent recieved his first payment.

  9. Sandra H.

    Im on SSI and receive my monthly check direct deposit. I cant get a straight answer here about when I will receive my EPI into my account. I know other people have received theirs. I donot have a payee and Im ssa/ssi. Will I receive the stimulas.?

    • Matt

      After all this time my GF who is on SSDI and SSI her info is finally on the “Get My Payment” it says money is scheduled to be deposited on May 28 to her bank account. So it seems they are getting to everyone its just taking time.

  10. Idolina

    To whom it may concern,
    My brother, Silvestre A. Perez, who has IDD, receives a Social Security Check. I did file my income tax for 2018 and under the advice of the accountant, I put him as my dependent. I am his Guardian and power of attorney. He has not received a check. I received mine.
    Can you tell me why?
    Thank you for your help.
    Idolina A. Davis
    iadavis2001@yahoo.com

    • Fiona

      Because you claimed him as a dependent, he is not eligible.

      • Casey K.

        Exactly

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