CHICAGO (WLS) — Several seniors have said that they are still waiting for their COVID-19 stimulus checks from the federal government. According to the IRS, people who receive Social Security benefits should automatically receive a stimulus check, however many seniors said that those have not arrived.

Are there any senior citizens getting stimulus money?

“We know that times are tough right now. Budgets are stretched thin. People are trying to stock up on groceries or buy prescriptions three months at a time and folks on fixed incomes, that’s really, really hard,” AARP Vice President of Government Affairs Bill Sweeney said.

Where do nonfilers get their Stimulus money from?

Nonfilers who received a previous stimulus check might also get a check through direct deposit (now closed), or in the mail as a paper check or EIP card. Some beneficiaries of federal programs, like SSDI and SSI recipients, may receive their stimulus money through their Direct Express card.

What to do if your stimulus check hasn’t been cashed?

If the IRS finds that the check was cashed, you’ll receive a claim package from the Treasury Department with a copy of the cashed check and instructions on filing a claim. Similarly, if the Get My Payment tool says your payment was direct-deposited, but the money doesn’t show in your bank account after five days, first check with your bank.

Who is eligible for Social Security stimulus checks?

Under the CARES Act of March 2020, all US citizens and non-US citizens with a Social Security number who live and work in America were eligible to receive stimulus payments. That included people…

Do you have to file taxes for stimulus check?

According to the IRS, if you received Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance, survivors benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Railroad Retirement benefits in 2019, you are not required to file taxes to get your stimulus payment. You will automatically receive a $1,200 payment.

When do you become a senior citizen for the stimulus?

If you have crossed 65 by 2020, you will be considered as a senior citizen for calculating their taxes. You are 65 a day before you turn 65. The rules were a bit different from the previous round of the stimulus payments.

Do you have to be US citizen to get first stimulus check?

If you are a US citizen or resident for federal income tax purposes but live in one of the Freely Associated States, you may be eligible for a payment from the IRS. People who live in US territories were eligible for a first stimulus check under the CARES Act. What if I didn’t file taxes for 2018 or 2019?