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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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  1. Jessica B.

    So what about the people who are on SSI that don’t have a payee because I checked the Get My Payment on the IRS website and it said May 13 for the EIP I don’t have a bank account and it’s not on my direct express card either

    • A.C.

      Hi, Jessica. 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. We hope this helps.

  2. Karen

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    Please, if I can assist anyone please try, the most that’s going to happen is I’m going to tell you that I can’t help.

    • Concerned C.

      Y’all, be very careful of anyone who offers to “help” anonymously! She could be legit, or a scammer. Give ZERO PERSONAL INFORMATION TO SOMEONE YOU DON’T KNOW! ??????

  3. Brian H.

    When will I receive my SS impact check for $1200 ? I have direct deposit with Bangkok Bank and have not filed income taxes in several years as I live off my SS only.

  4. Brian H.

    When will I receive my $1200 ? Most of my friends already have. I use a foreign bank, Bank of Bangkok for my SS and have not filed income tax for several years because no income.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Brian. 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. Thanks!

  5. Terri L.

    I’ve moved since 1st stimulus check was issued. If a second stimulus is approved- will it be mailed to my new address? I have changed my address with the post office.Should I contact IRS also? Tried filling out ‘change of address form for IRS , But it would not accept it.

  6. Daniel r.

    Hi again I live in the island of Puerto Rico zip code 00976. And I recieve social security In my bank. Account will I be receiving the 1200 the. Federal gov and president trump corona virus help check in my bank account I don’t work and haven’t for more then 20 years I only recieve ss , and so does my sister she is in a. Assistance living home. What can I do for her so she can also recieve this benefit?

  7. Vickey H.

    Hello, I have not received the first Stimulus check. Do you know when I will receive that ?
    Sincerely, Vickey Harrison

    • A.C.

      Hi, Vickey. 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!

  8. Terri L.

    If 2nd stimulus is approved how do I get it mailed if I’ve moved? Change of address already done

  9. Wendy M.

    I very much appreciate thank you for updating me about this . I have noticed , viewed other remarks on line that the IRS , Trump Administration has been less than honest , correct amid the pandemic. Im aware this is a lot for 1 agency let 2 alone two.

    Wendy M. Grimes

  10. ted s.

    You’re assuming that we know what SSI stands for. Some of us don’t know.

    • Anna O.

      Supplemental security income. 🙂

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