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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lorraine b.
I am on Disability our only income for us as my fiance was a tradeshows installer in calif but after15 years his union has no work so we have been calling 13 days to Edd but not able to find human services and online not allowing him to access an application either..
My son to graduate HS 2020 with honors and gets to receive diploma from US Mail. This is devastating for my whole family.
Dusty
Do people on public assistance source of cash and food stamps automatically receive the stimulus payment
Tysha
No you will have to file with non filers to get your refund you aren’t eligible for automatic payment act now go through non filers.
A.C.
Hi, Dusty. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. We cannot determine your eligibility. Continue to check the Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments page for updates. Thanks.
Janet
I haven’t received the stimulus money yet don’t know why
A.C.
Hi, Janet. 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.
Tina T.
Still no payment. Waiting till May 1st
Dale
We have to understand that there are millions of us waiting. We all need the extra money
Things like this take time
Brenda f.
I have a direct Express card for my daughter I’m her payee I filed 2018 and 2019 for state she was my dependent she get ss so what should I do
Jeanna P.
My husband is SSI and has not received his stimuls check yet he has the Direct Express card he has been receiving SSI since Dec we have not filed taxes but we are married should I fill out the paper work to receive a stimuls check also? Could you also tell me if my husband will receive a check? Thanks Jeanna Parson
A.C.
Hi, Jeanna. 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.
A.C.
Hi, Brenda. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making automatic Economic Income Payments to eligible people. 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!
Bobby h.
They’re sending my stimulus check to an old account they haven’t used in years. Or that’s what they say in the portal
William c.
It would seems like if a person had applied for SSI and SSDI and hasn’t been approved, with the virus pandemic the ssa would approve this request. Especially when already applied twice before, being almost 61 with a fourth grade education, along with other issues,,, Just saying
Chris L.
I tried to file on my phone but the page is too big & I dont have access to a computer so not really sure what to do except wait
amber o.
On your phone where the 3 dots are on the top right side press those when your on the internet and go down to where it says desktop view and then it should fit your screen.
Terri
On the top right there will be 3 dots. Click on it and choose desktop.
Debbir
I think you can go to fedfe kinko, to use their computers since libraries are closed, or if you have children just use their Chromebooks that were handed out.
Cory
This helpful for lots of web pages. Try going to the options (top right) on the webpage on your phone. You should see the option to change to desktop site. This should allow you to navigate the screen from your phone.
Debbie R.
On social security did not get my.stimulate check yet
Karen R.
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I have not got the 1,200.00$ check as of yet. I was told that I would be able to get a check because I was eligible for the stimulus grant being on SOCIAL SECURITY AS A WIDOW AND I haven’t seen a check yet.