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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. Crystal

    The only income my family receives is Survivor Benifits for my 3 children. I received my 1200 stimulus money on my bank account, but nothing for my children. I did fill out the non-filers form because I have not filed taxes since 2017. Anybody know if we’re getting the extra $500?

  2. Jess

    Guys a lot of us got “Not status available” at first too. I found out it meant that irs has not processed your money yet. Try it each day. They did say “end of April” we aren’t at the very last day yet. Maybe they hit the banks first, direct express next? My friend who receives way more ss money then me, also woke up to a deposit today. She has a bank account like I do.

    Once it comes it is a huge relief. You guys have to be next, then SSI people.

    • Peter

      If your ever lucky to reach old age , you will have learn a great deal of wisdom and knowledge, you will remember your working year’s, your 1099 form, your w’2 , your exemptions , in old age or disability, either a bank account or direct express card you will know how it works, those who didn’t get stimulus ck yet , it will say pending sone three before due , so as of now we dont have it yet thats some of us. That is and yes i used the ( get my payment status ) as well , we have to wait and keep checking our D. E cards ,

      • Maersk

        “If your ever lucky to reach old age , you will have learn a great deal of wisdom and knowledge”

        Not really gramps.

        There are a metric ton of dumbfucks over the age of 70 out there……Florida highways and half the inane questions asked on this very website by (mostly ancient) social security recipients prove it.

    • Peter

      Jess i bet some ssi will run into trouble like some ssdi did. ! Some will get some wont get , and i bet some will hit the fan !

      • Jess

        Pete it is now the 30th wtf have you not got your 1200? Your not SSI. This is FUCKED up!

        Has anyone for real got a deposit on the direct express yet?

  3. Peter

    Still.nothing still waiting getting cob webs waiting, Chinese food toda ??

    • Creal

      Are you with direct express or with a real Bank because you SSDI you supposed to got yours today my guy? I’m SSI and I have no dependent nor do I file taxes and I have a real bank account so I’m thinking it will be on with my monthly payment Friday ?

      • Peter

        Im ssdi direct express , and a bunch of people gotten it on direct express , those people are here next to me ,! And some didnt get it for unknown reasons, but i think there running a bit late on some people, I’ve found if i use capital letters in ( get my payment status) on the input ,” it may work better ! Hope this was helpful. All be safe n stay well,”

      • RLY

        The site gives SSI recipients a deadline date now to claim dependents by May 5th. So I dont think SSI stimulus pay is going out until after the 5th.

        • Peter

          Bingo guineas you are thats. ? I didn’t receive m8nd yet n over due SSDI ?

  4. Peter

    Update ::: still nothing , i dud not get it yet ssdi , and yes i used get my payment status still nothing

  5. Geraldine E.

    I’m on SSD I received my 1200 for myself but I did not receive the payment for my dependents I filed on the non fouler’s portal on the 10th of April was accepted by the IRS 10th of April but did not receive the stimulus for my kids…anyone know why?

  6. patrick

    It looks like its something with the direct express cards because a ton of people got their bank deposits today/last night

  7. Dena T.

    I am on SSI I have a direct Express card when will I get my stimulus check

  8. Steven N.

    I’m 64 and get SSDI. I GOT MY$1200 stimulus without doing anything today 29th. I have pending SSDI benefit due on the 1st.

    • Nicki

      Was it on a direct express card or bank account

      • Steven N.

        All on Directexpress debit card.

  9. Malicia D.

    Why is my regular money $23 short if i get the stimulus money fine but why is my regular money short!!!!!

  10. Heather

    I’m on both ssdi and ssi I received my 1200 dollar stimulus but did not receive anything for my 4 kids. Is anyone else having similar problems.

    • Geraldine E.

      just happened to me also but I did file on the non-filers portal April 10th and was accepted by the IRS April 10th but did not receive my dependent money

      • Heather

        I filed on the 10th also and was sent confirmation it was accepted.

    • Connie

      Yes same here. Got the $1200 but not the $500 for my granddaughter who lives with me all year and I have custody of.

    • Crystal

      I have the same problem. Got the 1200, but nothing for my 3 kids.

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