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    Social Security 75 Years: Keeping the Promise


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    THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
    ~ Celebrating 25 Years of Advocacy for Older Americans ~

    February 13, 2008

    NEWS RELEASE

    National Seniors Group Celebrates a Victory as President Signs
    Economic Stimulus Bill

    Social Security Beneficiaries Included for First Time

    "Our members and advocates spoke, Congress listened and we now have a stimulus plan which provides short-term spending power to millions of Americans, young and old alike.  Seniors living on fixed incomes are ready to put this rebate check to work, providing the timely, targeted, and temporary economic boost our country needs. The challenge now will be providing efficient delivery of these stimulus checks to seniors who don't usually file tax returns." Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO

    The Internal Revenue Service will deliver rebate checks to those who qualify, starting in May.  For the vast majority of Americans, all they need to do is file their usual 2007 tax return.  But it could be a little trickier for Social Security recipients who wouldn't normally file a tax return.  They must file a tax return this year, even if they don't owe any tax, in order to be included in this stimulus effort.

    The stimulus legislation provides $31 million in addition funding to the Social Security Administration to provide staff and training to help seniors navigate this rebate process.  The National Committee will work with its members and supporters to educate them about the stimulus process and what they need to do to qualify for the rebate.  

    The National Committee is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that acts in the interests of its membership through advocacy, education, services, grassroots efforts and the leadership of the board of directors and professional staff. The work of the National Committee is directed toward developing better-informed citizens and voters.