EM’“08029 (Feb. 28, 2008). A person whose sole source of income is SSI is not eligible to receive a stimulus payment, but many SSI recipients who have at least $3,000 in other annual income, such as Social Security benefits, are eligible to receive the payments. However, an income tax return must be filed in order to receive a stimulus payment.

Do you have to file a tax return to receive a stimulus payment?

However, an income tax return must be filed in order to receive a stimulus payment. For more information on the stimulus payments and what income tax forms to file, go to or call 1-800-829-1040. For the IRS’s Stimulus Payment Schedules and Online Payment Calculator, go to:

What to do if you have not received a stimulus check?

SSDI and SSI recipients who have not received a stimulus check may need to request a Recovery Rebate Credit by filing a tax return. Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are starting to receive their third stimulus payments.

Is the economic stimulus going to affect SSI?

The special economic stimulus payments authorized by Congress in February will not affect the benefits of persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefits.

When do you get your Stimulus money from the IRS?

The IRS has stated that as of 8/19/2020 most people have received their Economic Impact or stimulus Payment. This includes eligible taxpayers who filed a 2019 or 2018 tax return and those who usually do not have to file but receive Social Security, SSI, RRB or VA benefits.

Do you have to have income to get a stimulus check?

You do not have to apply, however you must have either a 2018 or 2019 IRS Income Tax Return on record with the IRS. Whether you will be eligible for the Stimulus Check Money, or your actual amount of your Stimulus Check, will depend on your Adjusted Gross Income or AGI.