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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. Enrique T.

    I receive the benefits. I am 69 yrs old and did not file taxes in 18 nor 19. When can I expect my deposit.

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Enrique. 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. Ernest B.

    I have been receiving direct deposit of my SSA payments but have yet to receive this stimulus check. My sister received hers, but I have been in contact with friends who are in the same position as I and they haven’t received anything either. There is nothing complicated about my situation so I don’t understand the delay. I have tried the website to no avail. What do I do now? Just sit and wait and maybe I will get it?

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Ernest. 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!

  3. Maria

    Did President Trump approved it?

  4. melissa d.

    I’m on SSDI I still have not received my stimlus payment. When I go on it’s . Gov put my information in. It’s telling me I am not eligible. Melissa jmcmahill-dillon. 1235 west Carlsandburg Dr. Galesburg illnois. 61401 I have a direct express card.

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Melissa. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.

  5. Tracy V.

    What about those of us who have not received our payment that don’t have payers? I don’t have a payee and I have not received anything!! It’s very frustrating and not fair !

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Tracy. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. 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. George H.

    I am a social security recipent living in Mexico. I receive SSA every month with direct deposit from the treasury, according to SSA in Mexico City. I am qualified to receive the stimulus deposit according to all I have read. I do not normally pay taxes because I am way below the min at $11604 dollars last year. I can’t use the “get my payment” app because I am not in the US. Can you please tell me what is going on. Will I receive the EIP debit card or what? The IRS is stressing everyone out. Is there someone who can give answers to this?

    • Ann C.

      Hi, George. 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.

  7. Akim S.

    Thank you.. my name is Akim Smith.. my mom name is Gwendolyn Smith she is my representative payee.. we both have Direct Express debit cards.. both cards are in my mom’s name. What Direct Express debit card will the Economic impact payment be placed on the one I have or my mom’s who is my representative payee?? I’m on SSI and SSDI.. my benefits comes on the Direct Express debit card each month.. please I really need my economic impact payment ASAP, and I need to know what card will the Economic impact payment be placed on both Direct Express debit cards have my mom’s name on them.. Her name is Gwendolyn Smith.. please let me know ASAP..

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Akim. 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. charise s.

    If u a payee for your kids do they get a payment?

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Charise. 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. Sarah J.

    Why is there no info or help for those of us who should have received our paymemts but have not and are getting no updates on the IRS website. I am speaking directly about those of us who are well below income limits, single, non-filers, SSDI is our only income, no rep-payee, no child to claim, and who have had direct deposit for years. According to the SSA chart we should have received our payment on or before April 29th automatically. Would SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE US SOMEWHERE TO ACTUALLY GET REAL HELP???

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Sarah. 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. Amber B.

    Hi.
    WE ARE NOT RECEIVE THE STIMULUS CHECKS FOR SSI AND SSDI. But when they will sent out the EIP cards?? Or direct despoit to Our banks?. Which, tell explaining why you should be know… almost the end on May, We are not yet getting be where Our rest. Or call me email.

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Amber. 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!

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