Government Benefits and Your Stimulus Payments

How do Economic Impact Payments work for those with government benefits? 

Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) are generally available to people who receive government benefits, though eligibility depends on income. 

The IRS has issued all first, second and third Economic Impact Payments. Most eligible people have already received their Economic Impact Payments; however, people who are missing stimulus payments should review the information below to determine their eligibility to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit for tax year 2020 or 2021.  

If you collect certain government benefits but didn’t file in 2020 or 2021 because you are usually not required to file, the IRS coordinates with the appropriate organization to know where to send your Economic Impact Payments (including EIP1, EIP2, and EIP3). This group includes: 

• Social Security recipients 

• Railroad Retirement recipients 

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients 

• Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit recipients 

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients 

Your EIPs are delivered the same way you would normally receive your benefits, either through direct deposit or by paper check. 

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