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WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced that many Social Security recipients and others who have not yet received their Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 delivered through the American Rescue Plan should expect to see electronic payments hit their bank accounts or be loaded onto their Direct Express Cards.

“House Democrats fought hard to advance our American Rescue Plan because we promised direct money in people’s pockets to help carry them through this COVID crisis,” Congressman Tonko said. “With this vital lifeline signed into law, Americans will have the resources to pay bills and put food on the table. While this is heartening news, there is still much work to be done. I will continue fighting to ensure our Capital Region and beyond is delivered the support they need to weather this storm.”

• The latest round of electronic payments applies specifically to those who receive Social Security retirement, survivor or disability (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits and who did not file a 2019 or 2020 tax return or did not use the Non-Filers tool.
• Most payments will be automatically deposited into banks accounts or loaded onto the Direct Express Cards where they receive Social Security benefits. Those waiting on paper checks or debit cards through the mail should expect to receive their payments over the next several days.
• New Yorkers are encouraged to check the status of their payment by using the IRS “Get My Payment” tool at: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment.

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