By the end of this month, Middle Tennessee retirees, disabled individuals, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration, disabled veterans receiving benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department, and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries will get a one-time $250 supplemental payment.
“This payment is meant to help reduce the pain felt by these individuals as a result of the current economic climate,” said Congressman Bart Gordon.
The $250 payment is automatic and there are no applications to complete, no emails to respond to and no fees to pay. If two people are on Social Security in the same home, both will receive the supplemental payment. If a person is involved in more than one program, like Social Security and SSI, unfortunately, you will only receive one payment.
“I realize times are hard for many people. The $250 one-time payment is a positive step, but more needs to be done,” added Gordon. “Know that now, more than ever, I’m committed to keeping Social Security strong and making health care more affordable.”
If you haven’t received your payment by June 4th, contact the Social Security Administration’s local office in Nashville at 615-781-5803 or toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
