Yes, according to this CNN article which explains where the money goes, SSI recipients will receive a check worth $250. With that said I don't think it would be a bad idea to speak to a local SSI contact to find out for sure. --quote-- Social Security and SSI recipients, retired and disabled veterans, and railroad retirees will get a one-time payment of $250.
The Social Security Administration and Veterans Administration will provide the information about who qualifies for this payment, so eligible individuals won't have to do anything. Individuals on a federal or state retirement program who don't receive Social Security benefits can claim a $250 credit when they file their 2009 tax returns. "However, there's no double-dipping," said McAnarney."Taxpayers who qualify for both the Making Work Pay Credit and the $250 payment can't get the full amount of both benefits.
" In these cases, the Making Work Pay Credit will be reduced by $250. --/quote.
Any change that occurs at a time that the SSI recipient is not well enough to report. Arrangements should be made in advance for someone who is in frequent contact with the SSI recipient to report any changes that the recipient cannot report. The SSI recipient is no longer able to manage his or her funds.
Someone should report to SSA if the person receiving SSI loses the ability to direct the use of his or her funds so shelter, food, medical care, other basic needs are met before less basic purchases are made. Should this occur, SSA can appoint a representative payee to receive the SSI payment and see that the SSI recipient’s needs are met. If you live in one of the named states, also report the following changes, which may affect the amount of SSI state supplement you are eligible to receive.
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