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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. Skylar

    I have a question

    I’ve been on SSI since I was a child
    I’ll be 35 soon
    when I was little I almost died from lead poisoning
    I was in an out of the hospital I almost died
    the state stepped in and sued every last person who owned the house my parents rented back in the 90’s
    they sued insurance companies as well
    I was awarded (an annuity tax free)
    a payout for life every 5 year’s in the amount of under $40,000 dollars tax free
    I never have to pay taxes on any of the money
    at first I was only getting $600 dollars (tax free money) per month from the age of 20-29 year’s old
    the $600 per month ended at 29 years old the actual tax free lump sum payments doesn’t start until next year
    which will be under $40,000 tax free every 5 year’s for life

    my question is will I still be able to receive my SSI payments every month?
    The social security administration knows about the awarded money when I was getting the $600 per month tax free I was still getting my full ssi payment’s

    Will I be cut off when I start getting the large lump sum payments seeing as though it is a little under $40,000?

    If I do get cut off, why? When it’s only a one time payment every 5 year’s?

    I was planning on buying my first home with the money next year.

    Thank You for taking the time out to answer my question.

    • V.V.

      Hi Skylar, thank you for using our blog to ask your question. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs based program so a change in your income and assets can affect your benefits and it must be reported. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 to report it or you can 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.

  2. Darry H.

    I still haven’t received my stimulus check yet /

    • V.V.

      Hi Darry, 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. Timothy W.

    Will we be disqualified if. My sister used me as a dependent on her taxes i am also a veteran in the army national guard. And i only get 500 amonth to live on. I could use the help.

  4. Thomas H.

    I got a credit card for my stimulus check to my wife and Ii. deposit 2000. Dollar to our account and lost my card. I need to put a stop payment But don’t have any information I will check with my bank
    Thomas and Nancy Hrin
    8305 Grayledge Dr
    Austin, Tx
    Cell phone. 512 965 5945

    Been looking everywhere for information and no luck. No sure Where to go
    Balance is $400.

  5. Scott K.

    First of all my name is scott Klemm sr my dad passed away his name is is Thomas m Klemm ssi or social security Department can not get get a hold of them please help me I have no car can someone please help 2095685879 please call me back

  6. Scott K.

    My name is Scott Klemm. sr. Idont now what’s going on on with .can you help me one in may direct Express scott Klemm sr. Is my name its been a long time since I’ve got a mail from social security I don’t have a payee can you let me know what going on today $$$?phone number 2095685879 help

    • V.V.

      Hi Scott, thanks for using our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can 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.

  7. Thomas C.

    bogusbraxtor.ph

  8. Eugenia R.

    Why I never received a stimulus payment and I’m on SSD?

    • V.V.

      Hi Eugenia, 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. Lolita G.

    I have not received my stimulus check. I received SSI what should l do?

    • 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. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  10. Mason M.

    I am a 100% Disabled Veteran who filled out the non-filers paperwork on the IRS Website and after I clicked submit a pop up said recieved. I can’t log into get my payment to check status and haven’t heard anything about where my check is. Please help me find the status?

    • V.V.

      Hi Mason, 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!

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