Supplemental Security Income benefits are considered to be assistance, and that means they aren’t taxable. Like welfare benefits, they don’t have to be reported on a tax return.

Does SSI get a stimulus check?

Many who receive Social Security payments and most SSI and SSDI recipients and retired railroad workers will qualify to receive a stimulus check (see the general eligibility requirements here.) You should have received your payment around April 7 if you have direct deposit set up or were sent a Direct Express card.

What are the benefits of a direct express card?

Realize the potential of your Direct Express ® card with 24/7 customer service. No need to carry large amounts of cash and no risk of lost or stolen checks. Make purchases and get cash anywhere Debit MasterCard ® card is accepted. The U.S. Department of the Treasury requires all benefit payments be made electronically.

Who is the owner of the direct express account?

The account held at Comerica Bank to which your Benefits are electronically transmitted by the Agency and which you access by the use of your Card. You are the owner of the funds in the Card Account. The funds are FDIC insured to the maximum amount permitted by law.

How long does it take to receive a direct express bill payment?

Transfers generally take three (3) Business Days. Instructions to make a telephone transfer or bill payment that are received after our cutoff hour or on a non-Business Day will be considered received as of the next Business Day. Once a transfer or payment instruction has been confirmed by us, you cannot cancel the Transaction.

How to contact direct express for personal information?

If you have responded to any communication asking you to provide any card or personal information, please inform Direct Express ® customer service immediately by calling the number on the back of your card. Realize the potential of your Direct Express ® card with 24/7 customer service.