If you’re a disabled, blind, or elderly person who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you’ll automatically get a $1,200 electronic stimulus payment if you didn’t file a 2018 or 2019 tax return.

When should SSI recipients get stimulus?

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).

Who is eligible for a social security stimulus check?

If you receive Social Security SSI or SSDI benefits, your check should have arrived or be on the way by now. Here are the details: 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.)

What to do if you haven’t received your third stimulus check?

If your third stimulus payment is sent to a closed bank account, the bank is required to transfer the money back to the IRS. The IRS will not redeposit it to you or mail you a paper check. Instead, you will have to file your 2021 tax return (by April 15, 2022) to claim your “Recovery Rebate Credit.”

Is the IRS sending out second stimulus check?

The IRS issued millions of debit cards to taxpayers in lieu of second stimulus checks, but will be sending out fewer debit cards out for the third payment. The prepaid Visa debit cards, issued by MetaBank, are called Economic Impact Payment (EIP) cards.

When do I need to file my tax return if I haven’t received my stimulus check?

You’ll need the amount of the payment in the letter when you file your tax return in 2021. If you don’t receive your third stimulus payment, or if it was for the wrong amount, you’ll need to file a tax return for the 2021 tax year (by April 15, 2022 unless you request an extension).