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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. maudie j.

    i get ssd i was claimed o. someone. tases and iam not eligible for the stimulus and some many more we need that money i cant see way we are not getting that money we all need that money it say all Americans wouldnget but something changed they is not right i am a citizen we all need that money

  2. Carol S.

    When do SSDI checks get released?

  3. David M.

    I’m on ssa when will I get my stimulus payment

  4. Marc

    Yall be patient its gonna hit when you get your regular payments on the 1st or third next week yall. pay attention to what the prompt says “on your regular benefit day “

  5. Todd N.

    I’m on SSD and I have been trying to find out will my check be deposited on my Direct Express Card or am I going to have to wait for a check in the mail ?

    • V.V.

      Hi Todd, 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.

  6. Everyone M.

    We haven’t filed since 2010. I draw disability and my husband draws va and ssi. When do we expect money that we need?

    • V.V.

      Hi there, 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.

  7. debrak

    my husband gets veterans benefits on direct express .will he get a check on there>?

    • retiree

      yes.

  8. Cora W.

    I get SSA & SSI on my direct express card monthly when and how will i recieve my stimulus?

    • retiree

      by april29 on your direct express card.

  9. Tina

    When will ssdi get their stimulus payment I’m still waiting

  10. Bianca R.

    What about people that has SSI and SSP ? When are we getting our money ?
    Is it going to be on May 5th ?

    • Tracy L.

      I bank with Woodforest national Bank and one of the bank reps told me that the $1,200 stimulus check is going on my direct deposit the day my SSI comes in.

      • Victoria

        Is that on a direct express card or a bank

    • Rebecca M.

      I want to know also

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