One-Time $250 Social Security Payment Due In May

March 26, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - People who collect Social Security or disability benefits will share $13 billion in federal money, each receiving a one-time, $250 payment beginning in May, Vice President Joe Biden said March 26.

Biden also announced that $3.2 billion in grants are available for energy efficiency and conservation projects nationwide.

Both pots of money are from the economic recovery bill President Barack Obama signed into law in February.

More than 50 million recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, will receive the $250 payments.

The payments will begin in May and continue during the month. Recipients won't have to do anything to get the money, which will be sent separately from their regular monthly benefit.

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