Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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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.
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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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Sharon M.
I receive SSD when would I be getting my check?
K
After everyone what else.
V.V.
Hi Sharon, 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.
Dee
If my child receives SSI, do I still need to file on IRS for dependent., or will he automatically receive his??
Latasha
When are they sending out the paper check for the people get SSI and ass, when will the stimular check come
Lynn
I just started getting SS but had to file taxes. Will they automatically deposit stimulus? I’m super confused on how this works?
Angela B.
I am the payee for my daughter and she gets SSI do I need to do anything for her to get the payment and how much will she get she is 25
Paulette B.
That’s what I want to know also
Mae
As long as your daughter was claimed on anyone’s taxes last year, she will get the 1200 payment the same we she gets her SSI benefits each month.
V.V.
Hi Angela, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Felicia J.
Will I get the 12,00 on the 1
BERNADINE R.
WHAT PEOPLE WHO ARE RECIEVE SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET OUR STIMULUS CHECKS?
Shelba F.
I receive SSD I checked the get my payment site this am it states my stimulus will be deposited in my account Wed. My husband receives SSA retirement his info is not on the site today. I had checked Saturday and no info. I read somewhere the IRS was updating their system Friday and Saturday nights to have SS info added. I will check husbands again tomorrow they say info changes everyday
V.V.
Hi Bernadine, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Mark S.
It is hurting millions that the IRS has to engage in a massive programming project to deliver a little bit of cash to citizens in desparate need. Treasury could have delivered funds to the Social Security Administration weeks ago for distribution.
LindaNorris
I’m surprised they didn’t start with recipients that are on SSI and disability first everything is already loaded in the system so now here I am still waiting for my check or my deposit I still don’t know which I’m going to get or when I’m going to get it every time I go on to get my check website it says no information it figures I shouldn’t be surprised
I w.
I feel exactly the same way we just been taking care of way a long time ago at 1 still waiting I’m on till 6 and SSI and I’ve heard nothing except maybe around May 1st meantime here I am waiting
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.!
Ernest P.
earnestpaxton@gmail.com
Catherine T.
Do know an exact date or if they are going in ABC order or what
A.C.
Hi, Catherine. 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 Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments page for updates. Thanks.
William B.
I get SSI I will like to know will my 1200 go to my bank account or
John
My name is john hart and i get direct deposit & i do get ssdi, so will i get paid still
.felicia
Check the portal it should say where’s my payment trying to see how to send this go to the Google app.very helpful
.felicia
Yes you don’t have to do anything unless you have children
Charlie D.
Hi my is Charlie S. Dickinson. I receive SSDI. Will my stimulus check be put on my Direct Express Card
Adiza
Yes
V.V.
Hi William, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.