Gimp Stimulus package
 

I know this might belong in the social security forum, but I never go there so here it is.

Seems "most" people who receive social security disability will receive an additional check in May for $250.00.

How about that, we get our own little gimp stimulus package. Not sure how I will spend my wealth but I like it.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...urity0414.html

Could be good for a touchy subject in my hot, little hands! ;)

I know where mine, whoops, I mean Jim's :o is going!!!!!

Do you have to pay taxes on it at the end of the year?

No. So they say. :p

Since it's also being sent to retired folks and the elderly, who don't have to pay taxes period, than I don't think anyone would have to pay..
By the way, Sandy, may I say you have the Best Avatar Ever?:winky:

Cool Beans, Earl...I didn't know that. :)

Kind of off the subject a bit but amybe not. I remember back when I was working. When you finalyy reached 25 years you got a gift and cash. For 25 years you got $250, 30 years you got $300, you get the opicture. My husband and I both work at the same place and started the same day. That's how me met. So we both got that nice check. He is a very practical guy. If you get an extra amount of money, you just pout it in the bank and it goes to bills. But I said my $250 was MINE! If I wanted to get a round trip flight to Chicago, get off the plane walk around the airport and get back on and fly home then that's what I would do with mine. I did buy an excersize bike so I could hang my clothes on it and some other things. Unfortunatley I quit a few months shy of my 30 year anniversary. He put his $300 in the bank. Boring. He has no imagination. But this $250 again will be mine. I think I am going to put it toward having a nice wooden play set put up in our backyard for when the grandkids come.

Here in australia every taxpayer who earned under 100k last year got/gets a $900 tax free 'stimulus' payout (to put back into our dodgy economy). I got mine today. spent it already though... :)

Is this extra funds for EVERY state of just AZ? :confused:

It's for every state Dej.

I think I like your deal better..:D

For those who are wondering if they will get a check, here is the site for FAQ's:

SS Economic Recovery Check FAQ

On that website I never saw it specifically say SSD. It said SS and SSI. Does SS automatically mean SSD?

WOO HOO! I can replace my book player. :cool:

I have an MP3 player that I down load audio books on, and i dropped it. I have a wrist strap, but wasnt wearing it. I was crushed to lose it. Now I can get me a new one! woo hoo! I miss my stories. :D

Yep, I thought the same thing. I am going to assume SSDI is a part of SS since it is a benefit from SS.

We'll just wait and see. We should all know by the end of May.

Here is another explanantion that does say those on SSDI will get the $250. I don't know how reliable the site is though. If it is correct, those who started recieving SSDI after January 2009 will not be eligible. If you recieved benefits before that you should get a check. Several questions being asked are:

Who is eligible for the $250?
Anyone who was receiving SSDI benefits anytime during the three-month time period of Nov. 1, 2008, through Jan. 31, 2009 will receive a bonus check. In addition, beneficiaries in the Social Security retirement, SSI, railroad retirement and veterans benefits programs are eligible.

What if I got my SSDI in February 2009?
Unfortunately, you will not receive the one-time $250 payment because your entitlement date was after Jan. 31, 2009.

Will this payment affect my taxes?
No, the one-time $250 payment will not be counted toward gross income for your federal income tax.

Justice For All

I'm moving to OZ. LOL That's pretty cool.

I got my letter in the mail yesterday about receiving the $250. We'll see if it really happens or not.

*smack* I'm way more gimpier than you, Trish! I should be first, I tell ya'!

*smack* No, Jim is more gimpier than you so he should have been first! :p

Hey, there's plenty of room for you all here! come on over!
We don't have much water, our politicians are a bit thick, but our health care is fair and good and we like to enjoy the outdoors.
we had a roo in the garden a while ago but he got hit by a car (out on the road, not in the garden) :)

I think a lot of Americans wanna visit Oz. I know I do...

Wait.

Did Earl just call me a gimp?

Jim got his letter today!

Neener neener neener Cindy! lol

I'm on SS retirement...Will I get a letter or just a check?

I'm gimpy enough to go second!!!!

Shut up! I got mine today, too! I was off on a day trip to Greenfield Village for a stroll back in time. Came home, and bingo, it was in the box. :D:cool::D

Both. lol

:p

I got my notice in the mail yesterday. Yippee.

Here's a scan of my official letter, Sal:
Attachment 4725

LOL I see something! Does it say you'll be the first to get a check? LOL

It's right there in black & white, no bones about it! Neener neener!!!!!!

I haven't gotten anything! Wah!!! :confused: I'm gimpy, too.

Hmmfft! *standing with hands on hip*

You win.

*walks away shaking head wondering how they can like her best?*

Bob got his letter yesterday. He's not gimpy, just OLD. I'm gimpy, so I'm making him share his check with me. $50 for him, $200 for me. Hey, gimpy trumps old.

ROTFLMAO! Please don't tell Jim this OK? I am older than him. :p

I'm with you - I didn't get anything either. :(

me neither. Is it because I voted Republican? LOL

Could be...LOL!!!:D