Stimulus Checks for SSI Recipients
Posted April 16, 2020 by Adam in Independent Living
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that individuals receiving SSDI and/or SSI will automatically be sent stimulus funds. However, those who have who have qualifying children under age 17 must enter information as soon as possible to receive the $500 per dependent rebate. Those who have dependents should visit the IRS website and complete the steps listed there.
Here’s the information you will need to have ready:
- Full name, current mailing address and an email address
- Date of birth and valid Social Security number
- Bank account number, type and routing number, if you have one (otherwise you will be sent a check)
- Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) you received from the IRS earlier this year, if you have one
- Driver’s license or state-issued ID, if you have one (If you don’t have one, leave it blank)
- For each qualifying child: name, Social Security number or Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number and their relationship to you or your spouse