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.
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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Starla P.
I’m not good on these phone’s being a smart phone so. I don’t know rather I’ve been text last night saying that my stimulus package is being deposit on my account may 11th then I got one saying mine was put on hold for information on my deceased husband. I put all the information that I knew. Can you please tell me the acute answer. Thank you very much and God bless.
A.C.
Hi, Starla. 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.
Clarice S.
I am a widow and on SS. I was working almost 3 hours a week , but was furlough for awhile., I get my SS check by direct deposit into my bank,account. When will I expect my stimulus check.
A.C.
Hi, Clarice. 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.
Retha C.
I have two children on SSI will they be entitled to the stimulus paycheck.
Angie
My son is 14 and on SSI I’m confused is he getting a stimulus too or no I’m lost on all of this. Bt his SSI does goes directly in my bank account since I’m his recipient bt I still just want a yes or no answer bc I’ve been hearing yes and no and what do I have to do if nething someone let me kno plse and thank u
A.C.
Hi, Angie. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct 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!
A.C.
Hi, Retha. 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!
Ann M.
I don’t file income taxes I’m retired. Do I have to file anything to get my stimulus check. I do have Direct Deposit for my Social Security check.
A.C.
Hi, Ann Marie. 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.
Lori C.
I can’t get an honest answer what about us that have direct deposit on the direct Express card
Debora H.
They said we are supposed to get it the same way we get our regular payment of disability or social security whether it be direct deposit are paper jet in the mail the ending week of May 1st
.felicia
Yes you don’t have to do anything unless you have children
Ana C.
I receive social security and SSI for which one will I get how much and when thank you
Robin E.
On ssd when do they c9me out
A.C.
Hi, Ana. 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.
Sam
I just read an article that IRS is telling SSA to start depositing stimulus into our accounts. The article said we would receive it the same way we normally receive our benefits each month. Thank god
Nett
When will we get it
A.C.
Hi, Nett. 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.
peter
I read that last wk and im still waiting, they said a bunch of stuff , its called passive but i think it didn’t work as you can see,
Diane J.
That is correct
Fatima
Representative payers in full panic mode. Awe. Cause you mismanaged the benefit check for April cause you thought you’d get a stimulus. Wow. Trashy fraudsters
peter
Im my own payer, and i have enough cash on hand n food n everyday always medical living meds, damn arthritis got a hold on me today no meds for that, it lowers the immune system
Fatima
I wasn’t talking about you
Nancy S.
Waiting on my SSI and SSA payments. Nothing yet.when.
peter
Nothing here too
Vanessa
I think for people on ssi will get theirs when ur monthly payment goes on so they can do it all in one shot..all the websites say the first week in May for ssi folks so my opinion is it will all go on same time if not maybe a few days later but seems stupid to do it twice!! Treasury Dept says is in charge of ssi payments and obviously the gov.. treasury owns our direct Express cards so that’s my guess everyone!! Hope it helps!!
peter
Im not on ssi ! And i didnt get squat shit yet!