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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Coy H.
I’m fearful. Trump passed this stemlous package for every one Obama wouldn’t do this plus if the second stemlous package get approved from Trump means we get 2000 a month plus our disability check people should be grateful Trump is trying to give us this extra money instead of complaints about not got it yet you will get it you will receive the first around of stemlous check first week of May be patient plus you should be given thanks to God you are well and have not gotten this virus it could be alot worse than worried about the money that Trump is giving us and plus the second stemlous Check if it is approved. For extra 2ooo month until unployedments has returned back to normal . instead of complaints about not got the check yet you should be grateful that Trump has approved us people on disability and ssi and veterans to receive it. You made it before without it so be greatful we. Are getting it. And I am on disability I’m not complaining I’m greatful to be getting extra money make it last instead of blowing it pay your bills put extra money back for raining day for emergency only
I have parkinson in stage 3 because of this virus it prolonged me from having deep brain stemlation surgery plus seizors and stroke I’m greatful I’m getting it my income is 803 their people draws. More than I do so instead of complaints that you have not gotten it yet I have not gotten my I’m not complaining but be greatful you are getting extra money and thank God for it
Terri
Really. Congress did this. Trump couldn’t care less about the poor. Nevermind. Keep thinking Trump is for the little guy. Btw. Obama did give us stimulus check. Quit watching FOX and drinking Trump Kool Aid. Hell I’m convinced that trump supporters would let Jim Jones buy them a round of drinks at a bar in Jonestown
Tina W.
what the hell does Obama have to do with your stimulus check!! blame it on something or someone huh.moron
Dan
I am on ss disability and my wife don’t work.doed anybody know if only I will get $1200 or will we get the $2400 as we file married and joint
Mr B.
your wife must have a ssa number assigned to her to get her check.
V.V.
Hi Dan, thank you for your question. Check out the Economic Impact Payments Information Center under calculating the economic impact payment amount. Hopefully this helps.
Theresa
I receive Disability SSI and my son will receive the last check on June1,2020. He graduates May 24and turned 18 on March 31, 2020.
Will he receive a $1200 stimulus check?
He did file taxes fr 2018 and 2019.
Leilani C.
I am on social security my 16 year old son is on SSI will he automatically get his
Mr B.
yes he is under 17 yrs of age
Terri
No. The stimulus is for those >17.
Vivian F.
My husband is on ssdi& i am on ssi. He owes arrears in back child support but if they take his stimulus check it will be paid off. Will my stimulus check be ok?
Mr B.
yes your check is safe.Your spouse has nothing to do with your stimulus check.
Terri
Omg there’s a bunch of effin regards on this comment section. No wonder y’all get SSI and not SSDI
Kari
Terri if you dont like the comments why dont you just get off this site,and shut your mouth! Your not here to help anyone. What a hateful person you are to make these rude comments. Get a life and grow the hell up.
Coy H.
You’re husband money will go on child support you should get your first week or two in May
Philip K.
I am on disability social security and have not received my stimulus check as of yet. Can you help Me?
Christina B.
How do I sin up
Melinfa
Where is my money.
karen b.
I’m 62 yrs. young and on SSI and get my benefits via direct express debit card. Am I going to get stimulus money automatically on this debit card? Thank for a response.
V.V.
Hi Karen, 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.
Simona F.
Will my son get it he is 20 and i claim. Him as a dependent and he get ssi
Mr B.
no your son must be under 17yrs. old to get his check for 500.00
Lorraine l.
I receive social security deposited to a green dot bank which is posted on a walmart debit card.
When will I receive my STIMULUS funds.
I have recently opened a new checking account with a bank very close to me.can I give you my routing #to make that STIMULUS credit to that account INSTEAD of green dot bank.? Social security office Does Note have this information yet.
What can I do.? If that transaction has already been done. I will just wait ‘, but I prefer it to go to my new account INSTEAD.
Please respond . Ty.
Dan
At this point I would just leave it and have it deposited on Green Dot.. if you want to enter your bank info on its.gov that would work to but it may take longer
Jermaine w.
My name is Jermaine walker I’m from Indiana I’m on disability an I had a stroke to years ago that could have been death but it left me mess up body wise but I still pray to God he heals my body up but we haven’t received our simulus check but it’s going to the second stimulus check do we get both at the same time
Terri
What is the routing number and account number? No don’t. You are so opened to being scammed. Please don’t give out your personal info. It’s just a waiting game. It will come. Look on the bright side. You’ll get a check Friday regardless
Lepay S.
To risk not getting it, it would probably be best if you continue to get your SSI on your green dot card.