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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. Betsy J.

    I am so tired of this mess up. It will be nice if we get the stimulus but, my heart goes out to people who are in serious trouble in trying to provide for their families. It just seems as if the system is just as messed up as other Federal Systems. We are never prepared.

  2. Vicki T.

    Will my SSA and Stimulas check arrive at the same time?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Vicki, 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.

  3. Jeanna W.

    I would like to know when I WILL RECEIVE MY STIMULUS MONEY. I DRAW SSDI. I NEED IT SO I CAN GET A PLACE TO LIVE. ALSO TO GET FOOD. I RECEIVE $49 A MONTH IN FOODSTAMPS.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Jeanna, 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.

  4. Naomi c.

    Where are these checks some have spent theirs and us are waiting, I filed taxes but need to amend them because she did not finish them and sent in so have them back to mend which need to et off home lock in than will have irs do them as told me will help me. Naomi smuzeski

    • Tykethia

      I have not received my stimulus check I’m on ssi with no qualified children I don’t file income tax we are not allowed to file income tax return 783 is barely enough for me to make it through the month

  5. Ruth V.

    Good evening ,
    Will the EIP deposit be done at the same time as my SSDI monthly payment ?
    Thank you ,
    Ruth Boutin

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Ruth, 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. James P.

    I filed 2019 tax forms for information purposes as I had no income due to disabilities. SSDI I am in great need of money as I cannot support myself. Will I get a stimulus check? I really need to return to work. Please have someone from SSDI contact me so I can return to work. Thanks, James

    • Vonda V.

      Hi James, 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. Jacqueline L.

    If i have no children at all do i need 2 do anything 2 get my check?

    • peter

      Payments are out as of now 157.9 billion dollar’s check your accounts , mine not in yet but i know soon like next wk.

    • Maleya B.

      No

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Jacqueline, 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.

  8. Colette G.

    My SSI monthly check is $1333. Will I get the $1200 payment in May?

    • Mary

      How do you get 1333 on your ssi and I only get 783

      • Shearon R.

        I only get 783 also, which is the max amount. You have to get SSDI in order to get that amount, unless you have kids on it, and that is different then.

      • Mack M.

        I also only get783 im disability

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Colette, 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.

  9. Chris P.

    Thought people on SSI and have a income under 10k annually will get direct deposit April 24 (TODAY) Why does it keep changing.

    • Maryann M.

      They’re driving us crazy on this!!!

  10. Paul

    Will i get my stimulus 8 check deposit when my ssi goes in at the same time i have direct deposit

    • Pebbles L.

      When will people on.disability.get.they money I’m disabled and I’m. barely making it I just need answers

    • Lawrence

      I have a son on SSI who is claimed as a dependent will he get a stimulus check? Or will the person claiming him get it?

    • Tammy K.

      Will I get my check deposit with my check may 1 2020

      • Cassandra M.

        That the questions I have been asking. Also, I asked why do the story keep changing I don’t believe these people anymore.

      • donna r.

        So do I get a check

    • Charlie

      If I had a new card sent to me but the IRS has the old card to receive payment will it be applied to the new card inwich my SS is applied?

    • Theresaturner

      Whenwilligetmystimuluscheck

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