Millions of retirees and disabled veterans still have not applied for their stimulus payment from the government. This is money that all of these people could put to good use but they are not filing for the payments. They could use it to pay the rent, purchase food or possibly pay for their health insurance premiums or medicine. Many are probably not aware that the money is waiting for them. Some don’t even know the program exists. We have millions of people in this country that can’t read or write. Unless told by another, how would they know of their eligibility for this financial windfall?

A single person is entitled to a minimum payment of $300, and the maximum is $600. Married couples are eligible for from $600 to $1,200. Anyone who has received at least $3,000 in Social Security benefits or veteran benefits can apply. There are specific railroad retirement benefits that might qualify a retiree, along with those who were eligible for the earned income credit last year.

If you know of anyone who might be missing out on this opportunity, please contact them and let them know that the deadline is quickly approaching. The filing deadline is October 15, 2008 and I would hate to see someone in need not receive this payment.