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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. Jimmy A.

    It said I would get my money on the 13 I didn’t get it I’m on ssi can u tell me y I didn’t get it

  2. Gina C.

    Hi my name is Gina Chavez I’m on SSI and I also get direct deposit. I received my first SSI payment February 2020 and I receive that check deposit. I was told I had can you file a non filers Form but when I went to the site where it said to go the. Only form I found was tax form 1040 . I don’t file taxes. So the form I needed I couldn’t find but I’m told I need that form so is there anyway you can send it to me in a email? Please help I’m so confused and stressed I don’t know what to do!

    • V.V.

      Hi Gina, thanks for using our blog. Supplemental Security Income recipients that began receiving benefits after January 1, 2020 and did not file tax returns should go to the IRS’ Non-Filer: Enter Payment Info Here tool to receive their own $1,200 payment and $500 payment for any qualifying children. You may only enter non-Direct Express bank account information for direct deposit, or leave bank information empty to receive a paper check by mail. There are step-by-step instructions on the Social Security and Coronavirus web page.

  3. Stacie

    I am on SSI with a rep. Payee. I still don’t have anything deposited into my account. I’m going through a divorce, homeless so I really can use the stimulus check, I desperately need it.

  4. Joe

    Waited two months haven’t got my check on card or in mail.

  5. Danielly S.

    Do you have any dates for reopening? I need to take my SSN for the first time

    • V.V.

      Hi Danielly, thanks for using our blog. Social Security Offices are closed to the public for face-to-face service during the COVID-19 pandemic but you can still get our help by using our online services or calling us.

      Please continue to check the Social Security and Coronavirus web page for updates. You may select Subscribe to receive alerts from us when we add or change information.

  6. EMMA J.

    I am a pahee for my grandson who is 10 I have not received anything and can not find out whether he will get anything . I’m on ss

    • A.C.

      Hi, Emma. 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!

    • Leslie C.

      From what I read SSI payee was supposed to received it yesterday or today .same situation ..no EIP check..I’m about to lose my patience with whole thing..hope u get it.god bless.

  7. matthew d.

    Finally got payment date. 5/28 yay there is hope for us.

    • Rose C.

      How do you find payment date?

  8. Bill

    Hello..it’s may 27th..and I still have not received my stimulus direct deposit
    ..I receive direct deposit social security benefits..no problem I’m..not required to file taxes..etc
    All the info states..I don’t need to do anything..the stimulus money will be deposited.
    The social security administration guidance states that I should have received my stimulus direct deposit on may 13th..
    Well..still nothing..
    Anyone know when the direct deposits to social security recipients will land in our accounts?
    Thanks
    Bill

    • A.C.

      Hi, Bill. 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.

  9. Joshua

    I’m on ssi and have a representative payee and still haven’t received my payment, the irs nonfiler tool still dont work for me, and I cant get any info anywhere..it went from early may to mid may to late may….here it is almost June n still I have nothing…can someone please tell me what am I supposed to do? ..

    • Karen S.

      I’m a payee and the man I take care of still hasn’t received his EIP. I don’t know what to tell him. This is ridiculous. I thought low income individuals were suppose to get their payments first. Not true. My sister and her husband got their’s in April and they own two businesses, hardly poor people. I received mine in April also. My client is wondering if I’m lying to him!

    • A.C.

      Hi, Joshua. We are sorry to hear about your situation. 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.

  10. Ryan d.

    I still jave not recieved my eip payment i have no rep or children i claimed on it just me n my wife and im really needing it right now with food please help!!

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ryan. We are sorry to hear about your situation. 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. Also, you may be eligible to receive social services from the state in which you live. These services include free meals, housekeeping help, transportation, or help with other problems. To get information about services in your area and find out if you qualify, you will need to contact your state or local social services or welfare office. We hope this helps.

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