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Update on Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries

May 22, 2020 • By

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Last Updated: February 21, 2023

Beginning today, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will issue Economic Impact Payments (EIP) to approximately 1.4 million SSI recipients with representative payees and 10.4 million Social Security beneficiaries with representative payees.

The IRS will issue the EIPs via direct deposit and Direct Express starting today, May 22, to the same direct deposit account or Direct Express card as the recipient’s monthly Social Security or SSI payment. Paper check EIPs will be mailed starting May 27.

Visit our website to learn about EIPs and representative payees. You can find the eligibility requirements and other information about the EIPs at the IRS’ Economic Impact Payment Information Center.

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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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  1. Daniel r.

    Hi miss Bogle ,, smart ,kind,and beautifull we the USA general:citizens are lucky to have you servicing us ,blesseth and a long prosperous live be your heavenly gift.

  2. John J.

    This is not a forum for people with individual problems with their benefits

  3. Thomas M.

    I am retired just working a part-time job collecting my SS and retirement pension, but my wife still works and we never received a 1st round stimulus check, are we going to receive one this time around or don’t we get one?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Thomas. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is part of the U.S. Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. We hope this helps.

  4. Felicia A.

    I’m on SSI and ssd and I have direct expess when will I get mine my Stimulis check I’m Felicia rittenberry

    • A.C.

      Hi, Felicia. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is part of the U.S. Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. We hope this helps.

  5. Alicia R.

    Im alciia Roark i got a payee and get ssi so should i get my check by the 27 direct deposit

    • A.C.

      Hi, Alicia. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  6. Tamica W.

    Will this be for people who filled out the non filers tool with dependants before the deadline who has not received dependant pay? I have not received my ains portion, he is 12.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Tamica. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  7. Charlotte J.

    Haven’t got my check yet. Have direct deposit. On SSI and Disability. When will I receive a check?

    • Anon

      Check the get my payment on the IRS website daily. It updates every night. When your payment is scheduled, it will tell you the information. Yes, waiting is the hard part. Hope this helps!

    • A.C.

      Hi, Charlotte. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  8. Brenda R.

    I am a social security recipient and have not received a stimulus payment
    *** – ** – ***. Dob 9/24/1948

    • A.C.

      Hi, Brenda. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is part of the U.S. Treasury, will be making Economic Income Payments. Please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s website here for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!

  9. Elle

    Only get Social Security & don’t file but filled out non filer when no check last week because last tax return was from a different address
    & Get my payment said no information for weeks
    This is a mess – I’ve been getting SS direct deposit for 4 years
    No check No info available No one to call!!!!

    • Karen

      May I ask where you reside, I came across some phone numbers, maybe one can be of assistance!

  10. annie

    hello this impact for people on ssdi does not file taxes with the simulas income from the irs when it issue to me i did not got my first one

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