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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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  1. Liz

    What about my my 23yo son who I claimed on my taxes. He filed taxes for his part time job but now he gets nothing because I claimed him?

    • A

      Yes. You claimed him as a dependent and he is not eligible for the stimulus payment

  2. Liz

    What about my my 23yo son who I claimed on my taxes. He filed taxes for his part time job but now he gets nothing because I claimed him?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Liz, 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!

  3. Cynthia B.

    Cynthia B. Cade 08-19-58#3208
    Jessie Cade, Jr 01-15-59#8512. Reconsideration For Our SSI Payments Of $66.50 & $66.50—$123.00 A MONTH??? Max $1,175.00 Our RSDI Cynthia $525.00 & Jessie $537.00 OUR TOTAL INCOME $1,185.00 TOGETHER & SSI FOR A MARRIED COUPLE $1,175.00. OUR BILLS: RENT $975/ ELECTRIC $280/ WATER $40 / PHONE $40= $1,335.00 WHY?????? IS IT BECAUSE WE R MARRIED & BLACK???? We RECEIVE D More In Louisiana & Was Told It Would NOT” CHANGE??? We Have Fought This # DISCRIMINATION WAY TOO LONG. SINCE 2016 There Was A SHOW# OF NO (ASSETS) & AFFADAVI T. The Office On STANCLIFF RD Is 20 MILES AWAY??? We Never Get A RESPONSE???? cynthiacade1958@gmail.com
    Copy To Governer Gregg Abbott- DISABILITY Dept// American Disabilities ACT. 6-11-2020

    • A

      The monthly maximum Federal amounts for 2020 are $783 for an eligible individual, $1,175 for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse, and $392 for an essential person.

  4. Tammy B.

    I have not received my stimulus deposit even though I get SS. When will I get my money?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Tammy, 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!

  5. Beth A.

    Is this still talkin about the first round of stimulus checks? Where is this talk to you about the second round of economic stimulus checks?

    • A

      A second round of stimulus payment has not been approved yet.

  6. Casey k.

    What happens when on ssi/ssdi i already received my 1,200.00 stimulus although , I just today did the non-filers irs info that was required i was not awear of any deadline! Will i get the 500.00 owed to me for my daughter still?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Casey, 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!

    • A

      You will have to file a 2020 tax return in 2021 to receive the credit for your dependent.

  7. Darren E.

    I am on sis. Haven’t received stimulus check I have direct deposit. All web pages say I don’t have to do anything social security won’t help they say they have nothing to do with it. How do I get my stimulus check

    • A

      Check the get my payment daily n the IRS website. It will say not enough information until your payment is scheduled to be sent. All payments are sent out in a staggered pattern and that are scheduling payments through September. It may just take some time for them to get to you. Good luck!

  8. Darren e.

    I am on sis I haven’t received a stimulus check I can’t get in touch with anyone. Called social security they won’t help all webs sites say unavailable not enough info I have no dependents no one is using me as a dependant I have direct deposit why haven’t I got my check

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Darren, 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!

  9. Aniruddha P.

    I am a regular SSI recipient. Today is June 9, 2020 So far I have not received my stimulus check of $1200 nor received the letter. Please let me know what shall I do? Please help me in the matter.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Aniruddha, 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!

  10. Terri k.

    Will I get a second stimulus ssi direct deposit check and when

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