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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. Jake R.

    Forget may 5th no children to claim you got my information disposit my check I’ve followed your stay at home crap like everyone else very disappointed in our government

  2. Ann C.

    Trying to put Direct deposit information in from my Bank account how do i do this

  3. Merle S.

    The information that was given if u have direct deposit is so confusing. There’s no way you should have to go on-line fill out a form in order to get additional money.. Every time Washington do something it’s always a bunch of mess with all this going on I see the Rich are the one”s going to benefit from this as well as the big business. For 1200 dollars is not going to do much for a family if they r off from work and little income issues still with unemployment on a rise. U have a negative minded president that act like a clown running the country & his flocks right behind him looking a mess.

    • Dixie S.

      I get ssi on the 1 of each mo will my stimulus check be added on to my regular monthly payment

    • George

      Suggesting injection of disinfectant, and then trying to back pedal out of it? We don’t need “sarcasm” during a crisis. Not that anyone with an actual brain believes him anyway.

    • connie

      mrrle
      to someone who has no money no job 1200$ is a million …thank God we have a president who is willing to take the risk and provide for so many people

  4. Nancy L.

    I get ssi benefits, however i worked a littke in 2018 and again in 2019, but i didnt file taxes because neither job met the requirements to file, will I still get my stimulus payment as stated, in May!

  5. Lillian S.

    When will Social Security recipients who don’t file income tax get the stimulus of $1200.00 and have direct deposit

    • Kathie b.

      My son gets ssi I’m on his check I’m his representative so his check is in my name for him. Do I need to do something to get our stimulus check?

      • Charlene B.

        That’s what i want to know.

        • Marisela H.

          I would want more further answers too I’m the beneficiary who represents him also.

  6. Ida D.

    That’s what we’d like to know still waiting on direct express

    • Donaugust K.

      Is my stimulus going to come in direct Express

    • Melissa C.

      Direct express has not been giving us good service. Basically any other bank card would be better. Stimulus checks will be mailed then we have to go out to cash them adding to the risk. W as y to go direct Express. I’m changing my deposits as soon as possible

  7. Jackie R.

    Do I have to do anything to get my stimulus check I draw ss do not make enough to file karenburton07021966@gmail.com

    • Joseph f.

      Nope you should automatical recieve it however you recieve your monthly payment.

  8. Kimberly

    Your check will not go on ur direct Express instead u will get a check by mail. That card is only for ssa payments

    • Shuntae L.

      Yes they are depositing checks to direct express as well go to ssa.gov it confirms this in the social security website

      • Joe

        I know that Kimberley Broad is on Herion meth cocaine and weed let’s not forget the Alcohol she is way out there

      • Pebbles

        I received mines this morning and I’m grateful but why don’t you get your regular benefits with it you only receive 1,200.00 not complaint just asking a question

    • Joe

      Thats not true where are you getting your information from shreik in far far away land why do you think that it has taken so long to process SSI payments well one things for sure when you do get that payment you can finally move out of that cave that you have been living in for the past Millennium

    • Sarina G.

      It says we SSI will receive money same way we receive our monthly check via direct express but when I check my status it says they need my bank info.
      Very confused

    • ryaecn215@gmail.co

      NOT TRUE…
      STIMULUS $ will go on the DIRECT EXPRESS card exactly the same way that your monthly SSI/SSDI benefits are deposited.!

    • F.Mills

      Thats NOT true if you read on the IRS web site it CLEARLY STATES your stimulus payment will be paid the exact same way as you get your monthly SSI DISABILITY or Social Security benefits and that INCLUDES Direct Express Personal Account or Paper check being mailed.

  9. goldberg, r.

    one check is not enough. open this country back up or send another check.

    • I r.

      1,000,000 INFECTED , 55,000 DEAD AND YOU SAY OPEN THE COUNTRY . THAT IDEA IS WORST THEN INJECTION OF BLEACH . TRUMP AND THE MONEY HOGS NEED TO SEND $2,000 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS , NOW .

      • R.J.

        Numbers are fudged…Fake news buttering up the public to vote a different way.
        Not going to happen.
        The Great Awakening is upon us Do your homework
        Any MSM that promotes
        Helping, housing, feeding, giving endless money and food to all illegal immigrants before our homeless veterans has a much bigger gameplan and it is Not a good one! Wake up. Get with the program. Use the brain God gave you, not the fodder MSM wants to sell your braincells!
        Q sent me WWG1WGA

      • Tracy S.

        I am on ssi and have the card do I get it to

    • M.Snder

      We’re lucky to be receiving the one.
      Don’t be greedy.
      How selfish can you be?
      There are people that need it that haven’t gotten even one yet.

    • Frances J.

      you better be glad you got one greedy

  10. Wendolyn h.

    Yes on your card

    • Carole W.

      Thank you .

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