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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. Kimberly L.

    My name is Kimberly L Colvin.i didnt get my stimulus check on my direct express card at all why is that

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kimberly. Thanks for your question. 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.

  2. Johnetta D.

    Is it correct that an individual receiving SSI who is claimed on the taxes of the Rep Payee will not receive even the $500 EIP?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Johnetta. 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.

  3. Lauretta c.

    My son Kevin did not get his stimulus check. He was not claimed on taxes

  4. Elaine L.

    I get a survivor benefit check direct deposit every month i am happy with that

  5. Martina D.

    Good for SS and SSI with payees.
    What about SSA Retired / None tax filler / No dependants / IRS Payment status not available and with Direct Express Card???
    I have not received my stimulus check and per SSA guidelines I’m not to do nothing. As SSA will share my annual SSA Form 1099 information to IRS. and Direct Express suppose to deposit stimulus on mid May and again ( I have not received it and Nothing is pending. Please Help.
    Thank you,

    • A.C.

      Hi, Martina. 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.

  6. Paris h.

    May peace remain with you !
    As a non americanophone from birth, I was born in France, in Nice, in 1978. One day I learnt your mother tongue, and between the young age of my own Dad, born in America in 1947, and your language nowadays, this is a real diffrence to listen to, or to hear, to forget the mother tongue of america. When you are giving statements about financial goals for the american people you do not speack a clear language, and this is not healthy to communicate that way. There is always room for improvement, and you ought to remember the law of innocence and not the jungle law. Did you learn about the meaning of Religion ? ISLAM ! ? Our beloved prophet Mohamad Rassul Allah salallahou Alayhi Wa Salam, may peace and prayer be upon him.

  7. Kerry

    What about people on regular SSI n Direct Express Card? We are yet to see anything on ours?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kerry. 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.

  8. Rosa M.

    Will me and husband essa rahman send a check as well my name is rosa henriquez

    • A.C.

      Hi, Rosa. 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. Carol C.

    My daughter passed away feb. Im her mother and her two children live with me from birth. She recived a check for 1200 plus 500 for the older child. Im not sure should i cash this check or send it back. Also she has a one year old daughter who wasn’t on the check. Please tell me what i need to do. God Bless and thank you. Carol Colisto.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Carol. We are sorry to hear about your loss. 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!

  10. Lindamoore

    My is lindamoore will I get my stimulus payment on my card that I have now where my benefits go every month are they going to send me a card like they’ve been talkin about I just wanted to know thank you because they should already have my direct deposit information so I’m just wondering if I’m going to be receiving one of those cards or not or is it still going to go on my account that I have now thank you

    • Kimberly L.

      I didn’t. Get it my stimulus check at all so whos nows am upset.amd crying everyone got one I didnt

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