As part of the new administration’s American Rescue Plan, people who receive SSI and SSDI will once again automatically qualify to receive a third stimulus check, for up to $1,400, as they did for the first and second round of payments approved in March and December 2020.

What date will SSDI recipients receive their stimulus check?

Social Security recipients with a non-US address who don’t usually file taxes and receive their benefits via direct deposit or Direct Express will receive their stimulus electronically “on or about April 21,” according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

How does the stimulus check work on SSD?

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Are there any stimulus checks for Social Security?

Most Social Security and VA benefit recipients should have received their stimulus payments already. The IRS sent out another batch of third stimulus checks this week, with some of the payments going to people who receive SSI and SSDI benefits.

How are the Social Security stimulus payments distributed?

The payments are distributed by the Internal Revenue Service, not the Social Security Administration. The economic impact payment stimulus payments are distributed to people receiving SSI or SSDI benefits in different ways depending on whether or not that beneficiary filed previous tax returns.

How does the stimulus package affect disability benefits?

Some people receiving disability benefits are concerned about how the stimulus package payment may impact their eligibility for existing federal programs, also known as the SSI or SSDI disability programs. As always, it’s a good idea to review the difference between SSI and SSDI.