Senior Citizens Now Receiving $13 Billion in
Stimulus Money from Social Security; All Due in May
Seniors who do not receive $250 payments by June 4
should contact Social Security; those in care facilities receiving
Medicaid are not included
May 18, 2009 The $250 stimulus payments for
senior citizens receiving Social Security have been arriving in the mail
boxes or direct deposited to the bank accounts those living in the U.S.
A Social Security spokesperson says all of the $13 billion in economic
recovery money targeted for those receiving Social Security and
Supplemental Security Income will be dispensed by the end of May. A
notable exception to the plan are those living in care facilities and
also receiving Medicaid.
The payments are being made separate from the
regular monthly Social Security payment but are being sent in the manner
the senior normally receives the regular Social Security payments by
direct deposit or check.
Seniors who have not received the payment by June 4
should call Social Securitys toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY
1-800-325-0778), or contact their local Social Security office to tell
us your payment has not arrived, according to Oscar Garcia, Public
Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration.
Please wait until then to ask about your payment
because the Department of the Treasury will be sending payments until
the end of May, Garcia said.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
provided for a one-time payment of $250 to adult Social Security
beneficiaries, and to SSI recipients, except those receiving Medicaid in
care facilities. To receive the payment the individual must be eligible
for Social Security or SSI during the months of November 2008, December
2008 or January 2009.
The legislation also provides for a one-time
payment to Veterans Affairs (VA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
beneficiaries. The VA and RRB will be responsible for paying
individuals under their respective programs. However, if someone
receives Social Security and SSI, VA or RRB benefits, he or she will
receive only one $250 payment.
May 18, 2009 The $250 stimulus payments for
senior citizens receiving Social Security have been arriving in the mail
boxes or direct deposited to the bank accounts those living in the U.S.
A Social Security spokesperson says all of the $13 billion in economic
recovery money targeted for those receiving Social Security and
Supplemental Security Income will be dispensed by the end of May. A
notable exception to the plan are those living in care facilities and
also receiving Medicaid.