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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. Vbland

    Where is my payment?

    • V.V.

      Hi, Vernelle, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.

  2. Mark F.

    How much longer do we need to wait for the relief check

    • V.V.

      Hi Mark, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.

  3. Lorri A.

    Have SS direct deposit. I have no food…!! When is my stimulus money coming.? Desperate in GA.l

    • V.V.

      Hi Lorri, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.

  4. Carolyn

    I just got social securitJanuary . The amount was for August through December . Will I get the stimulus.

    • V.V.

      Hi Carolyn, thank you for using our blog. New beneficiaries since January 1, 2020, of either Social Security or SSI benefits, who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 may use the IRS’ Non-Filer: Enter Payment Info Here tool to receive their own $1,200 payment and $500 payment for qualifying children. You may only enter non-Direct Express bank account information for direct deposit, or leave bank information empty to receive a paper check by mail.

  5. Mark F.

    How much longer do we need to wait for the relief check

    • V.V.

      Hi Mark, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.

  6. Yvonnr

    I get ssi for my grandson will he get a stimulus check

    • V.V.

      Hi Yvonnr, 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. Hope this helps!

  7. Mark F.

    Will we be getting the relief check on direct Express card yes or no n another question is I receive 2 checks one on the first n one on the 3rd will people that get two will they get 2 or one check

  8. Sandra

    Will people on SSI with no dependent get there stimulus check sooner or will we have to wait for others with dependent to get done doing the extra steps

    • V.V.

      Hi Sandra, thank you for your question. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. Unfortunately, we do not have information about the exact schedule for these payments. Treasury anticipates these payments to go out to Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries starting around the end of April and to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients starting in early May. Continue to check the irs.gov/coronavirus page for updates.

  9. Ireginald 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 .

    • Tanya

      OBV U NEED TO LOOK AT THE ACTUAL FLU SEASONS FOR 2017-2018 OVER 48.8 MILLION SICK, 959,000 HOSP STAY, 79,400 DIED…. 2018-19 42.9 MILLION SICK, 647,000 SICK, AND 61,200 DIED….. SO DO YOUR RESEARCH THAT WAS JUST IN THE UNITED STATES, OBV U HAVEN’T RESEARCHED NOTHING…. U MADE YOURSELF LOOK LIKE A DUMBASS…… THERE’S NO KILLER VIRUS IT’S FLU SEASON JUST LIKE ANY OTHER YEAR AT THIS TIME….. CHECK YOUR FACTS IDIOT

  10. Jen M.

    They said even with a direct express card the department of Treasury already has the info and thats were the money will be deposited and it will arrive how you receive your monthly check

    • Keith P.

      Thank you for the answer,I was worried about this , because I use Direct Express ,I really do need the extra help for food and bills!!!!!!

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