Homeless People Qualify For Stimulus Payments: Here’s How To Get The Money

I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check.

I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.

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— Hamdia Ahmed (@hamdia_ahmed) March 15, 2021

March 17, 2021, 6:26 am

The U.S. government’s approach to financial help during the pandemic hasn’t been ideal at any point in time. But in addition to the amounts being too little to really help most people over the course of the year, some people have had a really hard time getting the promised funds at all — including people without a fixed address.

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But a solution to help anyone who falls under that category gain access to the funds they’re entitled to has been circulating around social media, in hopes that it will reach those who need it.

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Anyone who is experiencing homelessness or without a bank account and meets certain requirements is still eligible for an economic impact payment (EIP) card, even if they don’t normally file taxes.

Here’s how:

I was really upset that homeless people did not have access to the $1,400 stimulus check.

I just found this out. If you are homeless, you can go to a tax return office where they will file something called EIP return. They will put the money on a debit card after.

Retweet.!

— Hamdia Ahmed (@hamdia_ahmed) March 15, 2021

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Previously, there was a lot of misinformation circulating online that unhoused people were not eligible for the stimulus checks. Granted, it may take more steps for them to access the money, but folks were pleased to find out that it is, at least, doable.

the form requires:
– a social security #
– a mailing address
it also asks for a bank account but you can leave this blank and a check will be issued.

— loading… (@devilsasshole) March 15, 2021

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Meet Angela, she wanted to flex her new debit card for the gram.

Please spread the word, that Homeless people, women fleeing from domestic violence, and seniors all qualify for the stimulus check.

On a mission trying to help as many underserved people as possible! pic.twitter.com/JORY841fV2

— Duke Alexander Moore, EA (@dukelovestaxes) March 17, 2021

Folks have been coming up with creative ideas to get this information to the people who need it most as well. 

Some are making flyers explaining the process for obtaining a stimulus payment to pass out or hang up around their neighborhoods:

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And a person on Reddit said they took matters into their own hands by making sure a homeless man he’s friendly with in his area was registered for the stimulus and had the payment sent to his address.

“Please made the effort,” u/mglikethecar wrote. “It took next to no work on my part to help someone get money they’re OWED and NEED. We demand our politicians give a s—t about people, but are rarely willing to do a little extra for someone in need.”

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*First Published: March 17, 2021, 6:26 am