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PSA: PEOPLE ON SSI ARE STILL NOT GOING TO GET THEIR STIMULUS IF THEY DO NOT FILE TAXES. Yes, IRS and SSA have worked it out for people on Social Security, but they have not done the same for SSI or certain VA benefits #FixtheGlitch
. @SenatorCollins and @KyrstenSinema sent a letter urging the IRS, VA, and SSA to work things out this morning: https://www.collins.senate.gov/sites/default/files/Letter%20to%20Treasury-IRS-VA-SSA%20re%20Stimulus%20Payments%20FINAL.pdf Thank you, Senators!
Then almost the entire @SenateDems caucus sent this letter this afternoon: https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-hassan-bennet-booker-lead-letter-calling-on-administration-to-ensure-veterans-ssi-beneficiaries-get-stimulus-checks-automatically Many thanks to @SenSherrodBrown, @SenatorHassan, @SenatorBennet, and @CoryBooker for leading it!
We still need to #FixtheGlitch, so what can you do? You can tweet at the relevant agencies here: https://cqrcengage.com/thearc/app/tweet?0&engagementId=507448 If you want to write your own, just use the hashtag I used and #WeAreEssential, so people can find it!
You can tweet at your Senators here: https://bit.ly/2UneTjo (and while you're at it, mention some other priorities of the disability community!)
You can also use @CLSphila's talking points to call your Senators: https://clsphila.org/public-benefits/the-irs-must-make-stimulus-payments-accessible-to-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities/
Hi! There's been a lot of discussion on this thread, so I want to direct people to the relevant websites where they can see if this information has changed: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
"There are other individuals such as low-income workers and certain veterans and individuals with disabilities who aren’t required to file a tax return ... The IRS will soon provide guidance for these individuals on the steps to take to get their payment as soon as possible."
