Learn who will get second federal government stimulus payments. Recipients of $250 stimulus checks include veterans & retirees. Another tax rebate not coming for most.
In the early days of the Obama administration, many Americans found themselves wondering, “When will we get a stimulus check in 2009?” Luckily for some individuals, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on February 17th which provides for one-time $250 economic stimulus checks for over fifty million people. This article explains who qualifies for 2009 stimulus payments and explains how these differ from the 2009 tax rebates.
Who Will Get a $250 Stimulus Check? Find Out Who Qualifies for the 2009 Economic Recovery Payment
In general, only recipients of Social Security & Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration, railroad retirement beneficiaries who get checks from the Railroad Retirement Board, and recipients of certain veterans’ benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible for $250 stimulus checks.
Eligible individuals must meet the two main requirements below to qualify; only residents of certain states or U.S. territories and those who received benefits within a specific time period qualify for $250 economic stimulus checks.
Benefits must have been received at some point between November 2008 and January 2009.
Recipients must live in the following areas to qualify (address of record, not a temporary residence):
American Samoa
District of Columbia
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
50 United States
U.S. Virgin Islands
Veterans & Survivors – Who Is Getting a $250 Stimulus Payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, in addition to the two criteria above, veterans must have received one of the following benefits to be eligible for 2009 stimulus payments:
Compensation
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Pension
Spina Bifida
Social Security Administration Rules – Who Will Receive Another Federal Government Stimulus Payment
Nearly everyone who receives Social Security or SSI benefits is eligible for a $250 check. Although certain individuals are excluded, adult children who are recipients of disability benefits will get a check. Children who receive SSI benefits will also receive a $250 check. See the article Who Isn't Getting $250 Economic Stimulus Checks? for more details on who shouldn't expect a check from the Social Security Administration.
Railroad Retirees – Contact Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) for Further Clarification
Less information is available from the Railroad Retirement Board than from the other two organizations involved. Individuals who believe they are eligible under that program should check materials received from the organization itself to determine eligibility.
Economic Stimulus 2009 – No Second Tax Rebate for Most U.S. Citizens
Unfortunately, the 2009 economic stimulus package doesn’t provide for another tax rebate for the masses. The one-time $250 federal government stimulus checks are meant to help individuals with limited means weather the current economic downturn. A likely hope (of the U.S. government) is that individuals who receive these checks will spend this money and further stimulate the economy.
Resources:
Social Security Administration website
Railroad Retirement Board website
Department of Veterans Affairs website
April 2, 2009 Dept. of Veterans Affairs Press Release - VA Announces Recovery Spending: Includes $250 Payment to Eligible Veterans
The copyright of the article $250 Stimulus Checks for Veterans & Retirees in American Affairs is owned by Lena Gott. Permission to republish $250 Stimulus Checks for Veterans & Retirees in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
So, a 20yr old student loan (a 2000 student loan taken out in 1989) that
hasn't been repaid (technically) will prevent a disabled vet from receiving
this money? yes? or no?
Jun 4, 2009 10:45 AM
Guest :
correct.if you have a state bill or federal, it will off set your check.
Jun 5, 2009 10:55 AM
Guest :
When can I expect my check? I get disability checks from the veteran's.
Nothing has come in as of 6/5/09
Jun 5, 2009 2:57 PM
Guest :
why are the veterans the last to get the stimulus money.i got my letter,but
still haven't got my deposit.i called amd all they would say is sometime in
June.
Jun 9, 2009 7:26 AM
Guest :
My letter said by the 10th of june if then you havent recieved it then
contact the VA
Jun 10, 2009 5:07 AM
Guest :
My letter said if I had received the check by the 10th of July, to call.
Jun 10, 2009 5:40 AM
Guest :
It is now the 10th of June and nothing yet. Who should we call at the
VA? I am glad I am not the only one!
Jun 10, 2009 7:23 AM
Guest :
I'm in the same boat as the above; I receive a 30% disability monthly but
haven't seen a stimulus deposit yet. My VA letter said sometime in June.
Is this true?
Jun 10, 2009 8:34 AM
Guest :
I have not received my check either and it is the 10th of June. When will
they be mailed out?
Jun 10, 2009 9:35 AM
Guest :
Here it is the tenth I received a letter from the VA and it stated I would
receive it no later than the 10th of June and sure enough nothing. I'm
just wondering if we are getting pushed away again or if its just a snag in
the system
Jun 10, 2009 1:13 PM
Guest :
The letter you received and the VA said you would get it no later than 10
July, not June
Jun 11, 2009 4:11 PM
Guest :
man oh man, why are you crying to the federal government about money. you
know that they just want to see us all flocked around the watering hole
trippin, sippin, and flippin over this cash. never trust them, they are
only humanoids
Jun 12, 2009 8:09 AM
Guest :
My husband and I have received our stimulus through our monthly SS checks.
My mother, however, who lives on my deceased Dad's gov't pension, has not
seen her $250. added to her account. Why not?
Jun 12, 2009 2:14 PM
Guest :
My husband is on veterans disability 10% and he did not get a letter and no
check as of yet. Anyone know if that is a problem?
Jun 13, 2009 3:48 AM
Guest :
i was told by today but nothing yet
Jun 13, 2009 7:06 PM
Guest :
Never depend on the government for much of anything. Basically you'll see
it when you see it. If you do not receive by the final date, sure, call
and complain. Complaining doesn't help. Those phone numbers are just
that, a number. They are not the one handling the money.
Jun 15, 2009 5:55 AM
Guest :
My husband recieved his letter that he would get his sometime in June there
was no date saying when it would be direct deposited. I want to know if
anyone knows when?
Jun 15, 2009 11:50 AM
Guest :
I lost my latter, and did not receive 250 dollars yet, can someone give me
phone number from a latter to contact VA. Thank You
Jun 15, 2009 12:30 PM
Guest :
i'm a vet but not eligible to recieve this stimulus check.My cousin gets 30
percent disability and he recieved the letter and it said no later than the
10th of july but he owe the state and they took his check and sent him a
letter said they did it so everyone else just be patient it's coming
Jun 15, 2009 12:48 PM
Guest :
I have my letter in my hand and it says the 15th of June. And not to my
suprise still nothing. Maybe some letters said in june and others july. I
just know with the goverment all you can really do is wait. And wait. and
wait.........
Jun 16, 2009 9:03 AM
Guest :
I'm a vet with a service connected disability. It looks like the VA can't
get even get this right...they've sent letters with different dates out.
Some vets got letters saying June 10, some June 15, others July 10. I guess
it's more hurry and wait from the federal govt. I'm sure they needed some
more $1000 toilet seats or something but eventually the money will get to
us.
Jun 16, 2009 11:20 AM
Guest :
Well it's the 16th and my letter said the 10th...no money from Nobama.
guess we shouldn't expect a person who make over 2 mil in 1 year to really
relate to the common man...and especially not the veteran.
Jun 16, 2009 1:34 PM
Guest :
I called the Va today at 1-800-827-1000 and asked about the recovery
payment because I was reading on here different dates. My husband is a
veteran and did not get a letter yet. So I was asking and they we very
helpful and said letters we coming out slow. But everyone should have
letters and checks by no latter than July 10 if not call back. Hope this
helps.
Jun 16, 2009 8:16 PM
Guest :
14th of june and i havent received mine either
Jun 16, 2009 11:00 PM
Guest :
it totally does help me maam, a friend of mine told me about this a few
days ago and my bf is a veteran and hasnt gotten any letters either. its
amazing what you find when you look around on the internet! thanks for
doing that research and posting it! :) -Morning
Jun 17, 2009 11:41 AM
Guest :
Sorry, but not all Veterans will get this stimulus payment. Only Veterans
who receive a monetary VA compensation or VA pension will receive the $250
stimulus money. I also keep hearing Veterans complain about not
getting the payment first. Are we (Veterans) that impatient or
inconsiderate that we would expect to jip to the front of the line. Let us
not forget our common courtesy and patriotic duties. Be considerate and
let the others go first. Give your place in line for another who just may
be in more need. As Veterans some time of our life was spent
sacraficing our own lives so that other Americans could be afforded greater
benefits from the United States. Let us not forget, we are still proud
Veterans who continue to serve this country of ours and the citizens within
it. I will patriotically step aside to let another get their's first.
I need it just as much as the next guy, but I feel it is my duty to my
fellow citizen to be patient.
Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM
Guest :
I am a veteran rated at 10% disability, but have not received any money
from the VA because they said since I received a separation pay for a
certain amount, I would have to wait so many months for it to catch up
before I recieve payment. So my question is even though I have been a
disabled vet since 2007, but have not recieved a monthly payment yet, do I
qualify for the stimulus Check?
Jun 17, 2009 11:54 PM
Guest :
You can go to http://iris.va.gov/ or call 1-800-827-1000. On my letter it
says July 10. I will just have to wait my turn.
Jun 18, 2009 11:37 AM
Guest :
I am 100% Service-Connected disabled and my letter said to expect check in
June. Won't be a huge deal if it doesn't come until July but could sure
use it this month. I am glad we were among the chosen to receive the
stimulus. While we earned our benefits through service to our country
it still irks me to see people griping over trivial matters---most people
in the VA do the best job they can so let's give them a big hand.
Jun 18, 2009 12:59 PM
Guest :
Dont give me that wait in line b.s.
Jun 19, 2009 4:26 AM
Guest :
June 19 and nada so far. I hate to say it but, I'm to the point where I'll
believe it when I see it. It probably wouldn't upset so many vets if it
wasn't for the fact that SSI and others receiving stimulus checks got
theirs a month ago. And to the sheep who recommend that we stay quiet, wait
in line and take getting treated like an afterthought, thank goodness
someone makes noise when it comes to the VA! Otherwise they would be even
more out of control than they already are.
Jun 19, 2009 11:21 AM
Guest :
To the person who wrote this: I am 100% Service-Connected disabled and
my letter said to expect check in June. Won't be a huge deal if it doesn't
come until July but could sure use it this month. I am glad we were among
the chosen to receive the stimulus. While we earned our benefits
through service to our country it still irks me to see people griping over
trivial matters---most people in the VA do the best job they can so let's
give them a big hand.
...................... The only hand
I want to give anyone at the VA is a hand smacked across their face... if
they were doing the ”best job” they could we wouldn't have so many problems
with the VA. It’s not a huge deal to you because you are getting paid as
100% disabled. Is it your brain that is disabled???….. Maybe that’s why you
don’t see the problem! Oh another thing… here is an example of the great
job they are doing at the VA:
http://www.kxmc.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=389706 .
Jun 19, 2009 11:43 AM
Guest :
I am a VA employee as well as a 70% disabled Navy veteran. I have not
received my payment yet either, but I can tell you that the employees that
are handling this for us are working very hard to assure that every veteran
entitled to it receives it. I know it is hard to wait, I could really use
the extra money also, but it is not the employee's fault they are doing the
best that they can to get them out I assure you. Being a VA employee is a
thankless job sometimes and we take the rap for stuff that is out of our
control. Please know that the employees are thinking and have thought of
the veterans first before themselves.
Jun 19, 2009 11:46 AM
Guest :
There is a thing called, patience,so lets please stan-fast and wait our
time. (Good things come,to those who wait.
Jun 19, 2009 11:51 AM
Guest :
This money was allocated to the V.A. from the federal Govt. back in May so
there should be no reason for any eligible Vet to wait in line. The V.A.
has it and all they have to do is send it out!! and I'm still trying to
figure out why vets couldn't have received this stimulus back in may with
everyone else.
Jun 19, 2009 2:04 PM
Guest :
I have been all over the internet trying to find out if anyone has recieved
this stimulus. I have only heard of those who haven't. If you are someone
who has recieved it can you please post. Thank You
Jun 19, 2009 6:58 PM
Guest :
Hi, I am 40 % rated. It is nice to know I am not alone. I have not received
a letter or anything. Typical of the VA, hurry up and wait. We will hurry
up and tell people they are getting money, but make them wait until the
last possible minute (and maybe pass that)to give you what is yours.
This is a great post though; nice to know it is not just me.
Jun 20, 2009 6:58 AM
Guest :
I HAVE RECEIVED MINE! They never sent me a letter though, I just checked my
account this morning and boom-there it was. (I am the 40% disabled vet that
just wrote the other post about hurry up and wait.) Please check your
accounts. Maybe they have dispursed payments to others today.
Jun 20, 2009 7:28 AM
Guest :
I got my $250 Stimulus check yesterday. Yay!!. Some people on here have
sure become spoiled brats. Want, want, that is all they say. Watch out or
pretty soon the public will get tired of your belly-aching and shut off the
spigot.
Jun 20, 2009 11:57 PM
Guest :
Did anyone else got the money? Because i checked my account and nothing is
there :-(
Jun 21, 2009 6:32 AM
Guest :
I just got my deposite.. I actually had no idea what it was until I googled
it. The way I see it is it's free money. Complaining about how you haven't
been given something and that want it now.. seriously.. are you 16? Anyways, times are tough. It's nice to take my wife out to dinner and not
have to worry about not being able to make the month's bills.
I'm grateful for this gift, and I'm confused as to how some of you calls
yourselves veterans. I'm disappointed with alot of your attitudes. This is
supposed to be the government's gift to us in honor of how noble we all
are, and what we gave up for our country.. yet some of you are bickering
like children.
My name is Wilson, am a USMC Vet and I'm proud
to have served my country. And I appricate MY country giving a little
something out of respect to help ME.
Jun 21, 2009 2:52 PM
Guest :
The way the economy is going I think they will have to turn the spigot
weather we belly-ach or not and as for getting $250 extra in a month would
give all of us enuough to take our Wife out for a nice dinner well I have
to tell you thats a little bit more to pay a few things off to keep the
utilities turned on you have to understand a lot of us are on a very very
tight budget and when we gat a letter saying we are going to recieve
something we budget around that and when the va waits till the 11th hour to
come through it can be very frustrating. I wish I had never got that
letter. oh by the way I'm still waiting.
Jun 21, 2009 3:14 PM
Guest :
I think what's upsetting a lot of vets is the fact that they are almost an
afterthought. I beleive that they were not even included in original drafts
of the stimulas package and when they were included it wasnot to be sent
out until everyone else included got theres in may. my mom got the social
security stimulas in the first week of may and here it is the end of june
and people are just getting theres now. I am not a vet and am not included
on any stimulas but I can understand how they feel. They do not deserve to
be treated like that.
Jun 21, 2009 8:05 PM
Guest :
I am a hundred percent disabled vet, single mom, and I have two dollars in
the bank. I am not kidding. I sure wish I could go out to dinner but I
have to pay bills and buy food. I am great full for the check, but it is
getting hard to wait. My son accidentally unplugged the freezer and now we
are running out of food. We have no meat, no milk, only caned and boxed
food. I am over 40 years old and cannot provide anything for my kids to do
for the summer except stay home and have friends over. I can not buy them
a pizza or soda or anything. I have waited my whole life for fairness
in this world and was treated like crap during many years of service to my
country so I am not ungrateful for the money but am not less deserving than
anyone else. Neither are my children of whom are talking about joining the
military against my advice. I am hungry and scared right now so I hope the
check gets here soon.
Jun 23, 2009 2:36 AM
Guest :
For the mama who is 100% VA disabled, well you better start doing some
better budgeting. You get $3,000 a month or close to it and your health
care including travel is paid and your kids get health care through
CHAMPVA. If you're still 100% when they start higher education you will be
amazed at the benefits they get. If you haven't checked out all your
benefits federal, state, and local, well do so. My property tax was cut
90%. There are a hell of a lot of people worse off than you---or me!! Got
my check the other day.
Jun 23, 2009 4:29 AM
Guest :
When will you receive your $250 stimulus check? Disabled veterans
should receive their payment by July 10, 2009. If you do not receive it by
then, you should contact the Veterans Affairs Administration by e-mail,
letter, or phone. Be sure to include your VA file number (usually SSN) when
you contact them. Here is the contact information: •Internet:
https://iris.va.gov •Phone: 1-800-827-1000, or 1-800-829-4833 (TDD) •Mail: Department of Veterans Affairs, 1240 E 9th St, Cleveland OH,
44199
Jun 23, 2009 6:44 AM
Guest :
23 Jun 2009 I didn't even know that I would be receiving this payment.
Was paying my bills online this morning and saw this credit. Sit tight and
I'm sure yours will come.
Jun 23, 2009 10:41 AM
Guest :
is there any rhyme or reason to how we are receiving the payment. I know
some people have gotten theirs but other (like myself) have not. Do you
know if they are paying out based on any specific critera like SSN or %
disabled?
Jun 24, 2009 8:39 AM
Guest :
Ok, I called the VA and the guy that answered told me the schedule that it
is being done.
It goes by the last two...
00-49 were
processed between the 15th and 17 of June and deposited/checks cut
22-24th..
50-99 will be processed on the 30th and deposited
probably on the 7th of July (of course).
Its coming....
Jun 25, 2009 11:21 AM
Guest :
someone wrote: "Being a VA employee is a thankless job
sometimes..."
you get paid you think i should also thank
you?
"...and we take the rap for stuff that is out of our
control...."
that's life, rise above it. even when abused,
rise above it... or quit.
"Please know that the employees
are thinking and have thought of the veterans first before
themselves."
How so? could give crap about what you're
"thinking" about while you execute your job duties unless i
distracts you, do them to the best of your ability despite yourself 9r
anyone else.
you know when i'll thank you VA people? when you
all collectively complain or strike about how bad the operations are there,
especially at Region.
frankly, except for a small (would have
to be newly specialized) hospital, he entire VA system ought to be torn
down. SS is far larger and does a far better job, and that ain't saying
much.
So if you REALLY want to think first about VETS, get
your nose out of the sky and get on some kind of strike... DO SOMETHING
besides show up or show off how "cordial" you are... REBEL.
FIGHT. This sucks.
Jun 26, 2009 5:32 AM
Guest :
no check today course today is federal payday i dont guess they would want
to process something extra for the vets now would they
Jun 26, 2009 11:19 AM
Guest :
To the person who posted this.
"Jun 24, 2009 8:39 AMGuest :
Ok, I called the VA and the guy that answered told me the schedule that it
is being done. It goes by the last two... 00-49 were processed
between the 15th and 17 of June and deposited/checks cut 22-24th.. 50-99 will be processed on the 30th and deposited probably on the 7th of
July (of course). Its coming...."
THANK YOU. My
last 2 is 51.
Jun 26, 2009 1:28 PM
Guest :
well here goes i gave my all for 8 years and i am 30% disable I thank every
day the va is there as i was told my spne cant be fixed and one day i wont
walk so i live my life on my terms when it comes it comes. Be glad youn in
a country who does try to be responsible for the vets and stop wining about
thats all you get . Remember you could be in another country who dosent
care and service is mandatory.
Jun 27, 2009 8:28 AM
Guest :
I am a thirty year civil service retiree (retired this past Jan). I
received no letter stating I would even get a stimulus check nor have I
seen any deposit made. I was told by another party that I would not get one
but would receive a $250.00 tax credit of which I can claim when doing my
2009 taxes. Is this ture?
Jun 29, 2009 5:09 AM
Guest :
Thanks for the info on the dates! That's the first place I've seen it
online...Guess I'll have to wait until July (too bad that is after
vacation)
Jun 30, 2009 7:25 AM
Guest :
my husband and I got ours this morning. Last 2 50 and 67.
Jun 30, 2009 2:52 PM
Guest :
I wrote before and my husbands check of $250.00 Came today. his last
numbers are 86. Hope everyone gets theirs soon.
Jul 1, 2009 7:38 PM
Guest :
As I read each post. Most of the people here wrote something as if the
government OWE you something. They don't owe you anything. If you served
in a service, 99% percent of you joined by your own freewill. Stop being a
cry baby and grow up. And to one particular person that blames Obama, you
seriously need to get help. I think you have a mental illness and are
taking things personal. It sounds like you live a life of blame. You
surely need to grow up and take responsibility and get a JOB if you want to
money. You're waiting on a check as if it's going to fix your lives. Most
of you sound worse than someone on welfare. I work and I'm a veteral. I
still pay taxes, so think of it that you only getting .01% of what you pay
in taxes. If you want to blame someone for not receiving your check, look
in a mirror and blame yourself. Your paying yourself. PEACE
Jul 1, 2009 11:53 PM
Guest :
"Being a VA employee is a thankless job sometimes..."
you get paid you think i should also thank you?
"...and
we take the rap for stuff that is out of our control...."
that's life, rise above it. even when abused, rise above it... or
quit.
"Please know that the employees are thinking and have
thought of the veterans first before themselves."
How so?
could give crap about what you're "thinking" about while you
execute your job duties unless i distracts you, do them to the best of your
ability despite yourself 9r anyone else.
you know when i'll
thank you VA people? when you all collectively complain or strike about how
bad the operations are there, especially at Region.
frankly,
except for a small (would have to be newly specialized) hospital, he entire
VA system ought to be torn down. SS is far larger and does a far better
job, and that ain't saying much.
So if you REALLY want to think
first about VETS, get your nose out of the sky and get on some kind of
strike... DO SOMETHING besides show up or show off how "cordial"
you are... REBEL. FIGHT. This sucks.
Geez, sounds like a welfare
recipient.
Jul 7, 2009 7:13 AM
Guest :
My check has been posted on June 30, for as the V, but my check is not in
the bank. Going on 7 days no check yet.
Oct 15, 2009 4:04 AM
Guest :
I never recieved any check at all. Is if comming or who do we contact to
find out where it is?
May 6, 2009
