One of the highlights of President Obama’s recently signed American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act was the announcement of a $250 stimulus payment to individuals who currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security benefits, Veterans benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits.
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[update – find out about the new $250 stimulus check in 2010 for SSI recipients]
Who is eligible for the $250 check?
To get the $250 you must meet the following criteria:
- Currently receiving Social Security, SSI payments, Veterans benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits.
- Must have been eligible for benefits at any time in November 2008, December 2008 or January 2009.
- The person receiving the SS or SSI must have an address of record in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands.
When will I get my $250 stimulus money?
The SSA (US Social Security Administration) is going to pay all eligible Social Security and SSI beneficiaries by late May 2009, so you should get your payment by no later than the first week of June 2009. The one-time payment will be a separate payment, which will not be included in your regular monthly benefit payment. You will still get your regular monthly payment amount.
How will I get my $250 payment?
The extra $250 payment will be paid to you in the same method that is currently used to your Social Security or SSI benefit. If you currently receive your regular benefit by check, your one-time payment will be made by check. If you receive a monthly direct deposit or Direct Express® debit card payment, that is how you will receive your one-time payment.
What do I need to do in order to receive the $250.
You don’t have to do anything – if you are eligible then the payment will be made to you automatically.
How do Veterans get their payment?
Veterans who don’t get SS or SSI will get their $250 payment from the Department of Veterans affairs (VA). You don’t need to do anything to get the money.
How do Railroad Retirement beneficiaries get their payment?
Your payment will come from the RRB (Railroad Retirement Board). You don’t have to do anything to get your payment. It will be delivered to you automatically. You can call 1-877-772-5772 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-877-772-5772 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-877-RRB-5RRB) (TTY 1-312-751-4701) for more information.
If both spouses are on Social Security or SSI – will we both get $250 checks?
Yes, you will. This program is designed to give $250 to each qualified individual. If both partners in a household qualify for the payments then they will each get the $250 payment for a total of $500.
Can I get more than $250 or more than 1 payment?
You can’t get more than $250 even if you receive benefits from more than one plan. Ie if you receive Social Security and Railroad benefits then you won’t be eligible for $500 or 2 payments – just 1 payment of $250.
Some other facts:
The one-time $250 payment will not count as gross income on your federal income tax return.
Disabled children receiving SSI are eligible for the one-time $250 payment.
More information (updated May 2009)
Social Security 2009 stimulus check.
Disabled Veterans to receive $250 stimulus checks – on Military Finance Network
250 replies on “$250 Social Security And SSI 2009 Stimulus Check Information”
Charlie,
I recommend you contact social security and see what they say. Also if you don’t already have it I would highly recommend you get direct deposit for your check that way you don’t have to worry about lost mail.
Screw $250. I want $25,500. Banks are getting billions, it’s the leastthe government could do for us. And we want it NOW. No waiting.
ky son is 19 as of april 12 2009 hes been recieveing survivor benifuts inder my husbands disability who passed away in 2007 he is now 18 will he get itor not thank you for your time
MANUEL,
iF YOU GOT YOUR FIRST REGULAR CHECK IN FEBRUARY, THAT MEANS YOU WERE APPROVED FOR BENEFITS IN JAN. OR BEFORE. you will get a $250 check. GO TO THE SSA WEBSITE OR CALL YOUR LOCAL OFFICE. THE PEOPLE THAT ARE TELLING YOU OTHERWISE ARE NOT LOOKING AT THE INFO CORRECTLY.
SORRY MANUEL…I DIDN’T READ THE INFO CORRECTLY
THIS WAS COPIED DIRECTLY FRO SSA.GOV
Nearly 55 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a one-time payment of $250 each. To receive a payment, the beneficiary’s address of record must be in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Individuals who were not eligible for Social Security, SSI, Veterans, or Railroad Retirement benefits at any time during the months of November 2008, December 2008, or January 2009 are not eligible for the one-time payment.
Just take the money and shut up!
I receive survival benefits from the VA because husband is decease will I receive $250.00 stimulus check
Janet – People have legitimate questions. I’m sure you have all of the answers but ther is no need to make assumptions and “shout”. Calm down and take a deep breath, dear.
bj May 8, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I receive benefits from the VA because husband is deceased. will I receive $250.00 stimulus check?
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Same question here…
I get a S.S.I. check every month for my daughter. Due to her father being disabled. (we are not together). So would this check go to him or to myself and my daughter?
April, that money will go to your daughter…NOT her father
Janet, you are on here,too. Does that mean you are crazy? Do not judge others that you know nothing about. Everyone’s situation is different and I am sure that a lot of people on SS could really use this.
ne ways i agree with janet shes right alot of you people are complaining about the amount jus be happy your getting it shoot your getting 2 checks in 1 month you usually get 1 and u guys want 2 complain about getting an extra 250 come on now there is people that make stuff up 2 collect ssi so dont jump down her throat because she said somthing about people not being greatful shoot im going 2 take my 250 with pride and thank the people for giving us extra money 2 help us out but yea janet i deff agree with you a 100%
Screw NoBama and his liberal socialist agenda. Take your lousy $250 and cram it – not enough to do anything for an individual but adds to the overall deficit.
WHAT DAY IN MAY WILL I RECIEVE MY 2009 SSI STIMULUS CHECK
My husband receives VA compensation because he is 100% disabled. I do not work and in his compensation, the VA pays a little portion for me. Does that mean that both he and I will receive a payment or just him.
alright, i am gonna give you some incredible insight on how badly people need this money. I have been waiting for this money since I’ve heard about it. My son And I just sat here for 3 wks. without natural gas service (heat and Hot water) I’m a disabled Vet 20% r. leg.And my Estranged husband works in juvenile corrections and weeps for the future, and doesn’t get paid more than $20,000 a year just to keep medical on his first daughter and us. and my washer and dryer croaked.The house we rent is over 100yrs. old and i can’t keep any of my american made cars running to get out of MI to get a decent job other than 12 hrs a wk. at the gas station a block away where i can’t even afford the gas i sell and get daily abuse from the customers like I own the refineries. I knowI am probably taking lot for granted and I know I am blessed,but they built this country on our backs, were’s the thanks. I wish I could afford some of the activities and things my only beautiful child patiently asks me for and I can barely feed him clothe him and love him everyday without myheart and spirit breaking.
“I do not want any government stimulus payments ( Bailouts) . Too many strings attached to the money. How complicated would it be to return the money to Barack”
Why don’t you send it to me, moron! Is that commie barack oppressing you again!
My husband died a few years ago, and I suppose I could be bitter….and in a way, I am, but only because we went to the VA hoping to get medical care, so that my husband could quit his job and would have the insurance from VA. His was a great Marine, and I believed that he should have been accepted. He was refused. He wasn’t feeling well, but he continued to work for the health insurance. He died about a year later from cancer, after having heart surgery 10 months earlier. Now I watch his pension, our complete savings go down like water going down the drain. If the economy continues as it is, I have about 1 year and 9 months left before his pension will be completely gone. I welcome “anything” from the government!! The $250.00 is not a lot, but it’s more than I have now. Sure, I would have liked for it to have been more, but I’m grateful for getting any thing at all. Thank you President Obama.
I only get a total of $695 a month from Social Security and SSI. It is so hard to make it. Landlords do not rent to those with income this low, and living in subsidized housing is like living in a prison. I can’t tell you how bad it is to get much lower than some others on Social Security, but even at that I still would rather them keep it. I don’t want to hurt the general population with this stimulus check. I don’t need 250 anyway, because I thirst so much that this will be soaked up before I even open the check envelope.
I am a 100%er disabled Vet “HIPMONKEY” I just got my check… I am grateful for anything…remember people God is in control just have faith!! Too many bitter people, stop whining and be grateful even if Obama has strings attached he will be held accountable by the man upstairs. God Bless
Do you have to be getting 100 percent va disability to get the money?
this message is for Cheryl I have been on ssi since the year 94 or 95 and i have lived in some apartments on section 8 but i live in a house now. I do want my $250.00 because i am going to put it in savings. Janet Hull
This may be a stupid question, but I can’t seem to find an answer anywhere. My mother will be receiving a check since she is on SSI. My father passed away on April 1st. He had been receiving SS for years. My question is, will my mother be getting his check as well since he was alive during the eligibility months?
My son got his SSI check today in the mail. So they are on their way!
I receive a widows benefit from the V. A……will and when will I receive the $250.
Two years ago I was gainfully employed as a machinist earning over $60,000.00 a year. That life ended two years ago after a massive stroke. The hopsitals, doctor’s and drug companies bankrupted me. I had what I thought was an adequate health insurance policy from work, it wasn’t. I worked all my life and paid taxes and I am not looking for a handout but simply a helping hand. I know there are many out there worse than I and have families to take care of. I don’t see a resolution to this economic crisis but feel sorry for the young people who will have to endure the greed and mistakes of the past….
I get my SS amount the third wednesday every month but did not receive the $250.00 today – will it be deposited later?
so both of my stepsons receive survivor benefits because their mother passed away a few years back and i know people who get regular ss but i have not received any kind of notice like they did. does anyone know if they are giving it to people that get that kind of ss i would love any imput anyone can give
I GET VA DISABILITY 50% I DO NOT FILE TAXES WILL I STILL GET THE 250.00 STIMULENCE
If you have a defaulted or owed student loan or think you do or owe any back taxes or think you do or have delinquent child support payments owed or think you do, or have an out standing traffic ticket or think you do call 1-800-304-3107 to find out if they have kept your $250.00 SS one time payment to offset the debt.
I am on SS disability (dying of colon cancer metastasized to lungs and liver) and called this number just to see.
Sure enough May 7th the $250.00 was applied to a debt I owe. 1 traffic ticket and 1 student loan ~ Both things I thought I had taken care of. Oh well, my fault and I know now (wry grin).
Are the stimuls payments be given out by county in alaphabitical order? Or are they just at random. I dont understand when i will be getting it,i really need the money. The prices on everything are going up and it is so hard to keep your head above water.
Are the stimuls payments be given out by county in alaphabitical order? Or are they just at random. I dont understand when i will be getting it,i really need the money. The prices on everything are going up and it is so hard to keep your head above water. Can child support take it if you owe back support? The reason i ask is because my husband and I have 2 other children that the money can be used for. Thank you for your time!
Please send answer to my e-mail
I was told that my $250 stimulus check was going to be cash by\
the US Dept of education for a loan that was made is that
allowed. How can I get more info
Unfortunately, this is one the stimulus payments that will not be extended into 2009.
I receive a widows benefit check from the va. When will it be deposited in my account?
I dont rceived the ssi stimulus check to my son Rafael J. Sanchez yet
My husband just got his SS check today direct deposit but did not get the $250.00 does that come later? Does anyone know. I know I found out that that if you get your ss ck direct deposited so will the 250 but I havent seen it.
PEOPLE, PEOPLE…PUT YOUR WORRIES ASIDE AND DON’T STRESS. THE 2009 ONE TIME STIMULUS PAYMENTS OF $250.00 IS ON THE WAY, AND THAT’S A FACT. JUST TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT AND IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU GUYS ARE ANXIOUS TO GET THIS MONEY AND THAT YOU ALL HAVE BILLS AND OBLIGATIONS TO TAKE OF OF, BUT IF YOU WAIT AND DON’E THINK ABOUT IT WILL BE HERE SOONER. THERE’S ONLY ONE THING KEEPING ANYONE FROM GETTING A STIMULUS PAY IS IF YOU OWE THE DEPT OF EDUCATION STUDENT LOAN, IRS TAXES, AND CHILD SUPPORT DEPENDING ON WHEN YOU BECAME DISABLED. BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN RECEIVE LOANS FROM SCHOOL UP TO 3500.00 GIVE ME A CALL AT 562-326-6560 ANTHONY. I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU GUYS ON HOW TO GET EXTRA MONEY. REMEMBER AND KEEP IN MIND, THE GOVERNMENT DON’T TELL US EVERYTHING WE’RE ENTITLED TO, WHICH OF COURSE IS RIDICULOUS. I’M ALSO POOR LIVING IN POVERTY, BUT I’M MAINTAINING, AND I WANT ALL YOU GUYS TO DO THE SAME. WE’RE FAMILY CUZ WE’RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT TRYING TO MAKE THINGS BETTER. LOVE YOU GUYS TAKE CARE!!!
just thank the kind man,why don’t you? come on i read either GREED or its like the fed. owes US something.and hey i’m a NAM vet.
Hi everyone, I got my check today and am so grateful to Obama….had we had this President for the last 8 years we all be humming a better tune. We need to trust and be thankful.
I recieve a VA disability of 20%.Am I entittled to the 250 stimulus check for 2009.
Mr. Hernandez, the article above states:
“Must have been eligible for benefits at any time in November 2008, December 2008 or January 2009.”
I think Obama knew that alot of people who owe certain debts would not recieve the 250 dollars promised to us. Very nice.
i am 22 don’t recieve any ss, va, or ssi. That is ok the thing i have to say is some of you guys are really ungrateful. I have one child work a miniumum wage job (because it is all i could find) and have to pay all my bills on my own. I don’t care that i am not getting one, but if i were i would be grateful not bitching about it. My boyfriends grandmother is, and she can appreciate it why can’t you. No its not like what bush gave us, but bush put us in this place to begin with so if you want to mail your checks to any one don’t mail them to barack he is doing what he can with the hand he was dealt. You need to mail them to the dealer GEORGE W. BUSH JR.
Well, let’s see…I am I service-connected disabled vet rated at 30% compensation and have a defaulted student loan that was originally for just under $2000.00 (two thousand U.S. dollars) from back in the late ’80s. All thru the 90’s, after I defaulted, from about 1993 on, each tax year, the IRS withheld my income tax refund and “supposedly” applied it to said defaulted student loan.
Then, in 2003, when my wife finally got her social security disability started and got 2 yrs. of backpay, we get a letter from (guess who) The U.S. Dept of Education stating they want the “full amount” of the loan, plus interest, plus fees, which more than tripled the original amount of the loan.
I called the IRS and asked about why my income tax which was withheld during the ’90s wasn’t applied to the loan, and they said “We don’t keep records back that far.”
Anyway, to make a long story short, the Dept of Ed. says I still owe the full amount, (plus all the b.s interest and fees) so any money from the U.S. Gov like tax refunds, stimulus b.s. ect., to me goes to them (which is just another part OF the U.S. Gov..) so they just take my money, put it from one Dept. (Treasury) and send it to another (Education).
So, anyway..after all that B.S., I don’t believe anything the Gov. tells me any more…they can suck a big one and KEEP their money…AND blow on that 20 yr old student loan until the day I die!
soooo unfair why is it the only children receiving the check are the disabled ones???????????????
because compared to the other underprivileged children in this country, those are the only ones they can verify thru S.S. records I guess…maybe it would take too long, or be too much trouble to check food stamp records to let all the children on food stamps get some money too…but that’s our government, they’re thinking poor kids parents don’t vote…
As far as other kids getting it, their parents get a “credit” on their tax returns at the end of the year.
Maybe they’re thinking about the costs of putting poor kids on the list….hmm I dunno… but if they were thinking about the costs, then they shouldn’t even be doing this to begin with…
I retired from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services in December 2008. Am I eligible to receive the stimulus monies and if so when and not, why not.
I still have not received my payment. Does anyone know a number that i can call to see if there was a problem with my payment?